1. (noun)wale, welt, weal, wheal a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions Synonyms: wheal, weal, wale, strake, welt
2. (noun)wale, strake thick plank forming a ridge along the side of a wooden ship Synonyms: wheal, weal, wale, strake, welt