WALES

noun

1. A ridge or low barrier.
2. A raised rib in knit goods or fabric, especially corduroy. (As opposed to course).
3. The texture of a piece of fabric.

verb

1. To strike the skin in such a way as to produce a wale or welt.
2. To give a surface a texture of wales or welts.

noun

1. Something selected as being the best, preference; choice.