Wheal

verb

/wiːl/

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.verbTo strike the skin in such a way as to produce a wale or welt.

2.verbTo give a surface a texture of wales or welts.

3.verbTo choose, select.

4.nounA small raised swelling on the skin, often itchy, caused by a blow from a whip or an insect bite etc.

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