pinwales

/ˈpɪnˌweɪlz/
noun
  1. Plural of pinwale; multiple pieces or types of pinwale fabric, or the narrow ridges on such fabric.
    • He compared different pinwales to find the softest one for his project.
    • The store sells both wide wale and pinwales in many colors.
    • Pinwales give the fabric a finer, more elegant look than wider corduroy ridges.
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