WALE

Wale

Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, better known by his stage name Wale, is an American rapper from Washington, D.C.. He rose to prominence in 2006, when his song "Dig Dug " became popular in his hometown. Wale became locally recognized and continued recording music for the regional audience. Producer Mark Ronson discovered Wale in 2006 and signed him to Allido Records in 2007. While signed to that label, Wale released several mixtapes and appeared in national media including MTV and various urban magazines.

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WALE

WALE is a radio station licensed to the community of Greenville, Rhode Island, and serving the Providence, Rhode Island, area. The station is owned by Cumbre Communications Corp. The station is currently silent.

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wale

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.
  4. A horizontal ridge or ledge on the outside planking of a wooden ship. (See gunwale, chainwale)
  5. A horizontal timber used for supporting or retaining earth.
  6. A timber bolted to a row of piles to secure them together and in position.
  7. A ridge on the outside of a horse collar.
  8. A ridge or streak produced on skin by a cane or whip.

Noun (etymology 2)

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

Verb

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

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. to choose, select.


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