Difference between Strake and Wale

What is the difference between Strake and Wale?

Strake as a verb is to stretch [akin to old english: streccan]. while Wale as a verb is to strike the skin in such a way as to produce a wale.

Strake

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To stretch [akin to Old English: streccan].

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An iron fitting of a medieval cart wheel. A type of aerodynamic surface mounted on an aircraft fuselage to fine-tune the airflow. A continuous line of plates or planks running from bow to stern that contributes to a vessel's skin. (FM 55-501).

Wale

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A ridge or low barrier.A raised rib in knit goods or fabric. (As opposed to course)The texture of a piece of fabric.The outside planking of a wooden ship. (See gunwale)A horizontal timber used for supporting or retaining earth.A ridge on the outside of a horse collar.A ridge or streak produced on skin by a cane or whip.Something selected as being the best, preference; choice.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To strike the skin in such a way as to produce a wale.to choose, select.

We hope you now know whether to use Strake or Wale in your sentence.

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