noun the mark left on the skin by a blow or wound
verb to inflict a wale on someone
In literature, 'wale' can be used metaphorically to describe a visible mark or impression left on something, such as emotional wales on a character's psyche.
In construction, 'wale' can refer to a horizontal timber or metal member in a formwork system used to support vertical members during concrete placement.
In marine biology, a 'wale' refers to a raised ridge or bump on the skin of a whale or other cetacean.
In the fashion industry, 'wale' can refer to the number of ridges or cords per inch in a corduroy fabric.
In the context of a writer, 'wale' could refer to a raised line on paper caused by the pressure of a pen or pencil.
In the context of a psychologist, 'wale' may not have a specific professional usage.
In the context of a doctor, 'wale' could refer to a mark or ridge on the skin caused by a blow or impact.
In the context of an engineer, 'wale' may not have a specific professional usage.