wheal
Americannoun
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a small, burning or itching swelling on the skin, as from a mosquito bite or from hives.
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a wale or welt.
noun
Etymology
Origin of wheal
before 900; akin to whelk 2 and to obsolete wheal (v.), Old English hwelian to suppurate, develop wheals
Example Sentences
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Captain Brook did not last long, scooping Michael Leask over his shoulder to Wheal to make it 86-4 but England were always in control and got home with 10 balls to spare.
From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026
Watch Manager Geoff Wheal said: "The couple were woken by a massive bang and then heard neighbours knocking on their door."
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2023
With nine needed from five deliveries, Spirit debutant Brad Wheal - who took a brilliant 4-17 - held his nerve with some fine death bowling.
From BBC • Aug. 10, 2021
SAS is still based in the old tin mining workings of Wheal Kitty, outside St Agnes.
From The Guardian • Jun. 17, 2018
He investigated Wheal Carnac a little more, and then stopped because he could go no farther.
From The Vicar's People by Fenn, George Manville
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