wale in French
wale in French is côte, côteler — wale means a raised ridge or small barrier.
wale in French
côte
A raised rib in knitted goods or fabric, especially corduroy.
côteler
To give a surface a texture of wales or welts.
What does "wale" mean?
- noun A raised ridge or small barrier.
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noun A raised line or rib on a fabric's surface, as seen in corduroy.
"Most twills are continuous—the wale goes from one corner to the one diagonally opposite. Pattern, however, can be achieved by periodically changing the direction of the wales."
- noun The feel and pattern of a fabric's surface.
- noun A horizontal raised strip or ledge on the outer planking of a wooden ship, for example a gunwale or a chainwale.
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- Most twills are continuous—the wale goes from one corner to the one diagonally opposite. Pattern, however, can be achieved by periodically changing the direction of the wales.
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What is "wale" in French?
"wale" in French is côte, côteler. wale means: A raised ridge or small barrier.
Are there other ways to say "wale" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "wale": côte, côteler.
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