wale

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein erhabener Streifen auf der Haut, oft nach einem Schlag oder als allergische Reaktion, oder ein dickes Holzbrett, das einen Wulst entlang der Außenhaut eines Holzschiffs bildet.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a raised mark on the skin, often from a blow or allergic reaction, or a thick plank forming a ridge along the side of a wooden ship.

1. Raised mark on skinB2formal

   A raised mark or welt on the skin, often caused by a blow from a whip or as a result of an allergic reaction.

   Hautschwellung

   • The whip left a red wale across his back.
   • She developed a wale after being stung by a bee.
   • The doctor examined the wale on the patient's arm.

   Synonymemarkridgestripewealweltwheal

2. Plank on a shipC1formal

   A thick plank that forms a ridge along the side of a wooden ship, providing structural support.

   Planke am Schiffsrumpf

   • The ship's wale was reinforced after the storm.
   • The carpenter repaired the damaged wale on the hull.
   • The wale runs along the entire length of the vessel.

   Synonymestrake