swale
swale
Definition
swale (swāl)
noun
- a hollow, depression, or low area of land
- ☆ such a place in a wet, marshy area
Etymology: ME, shade, prob. < ON svalr, cool, akin to OE swelan, to burn, ignite < IE base *swel- > swelter
swale
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- include: It will include swales and reed beds, which will add to the existing flora and fauna in the area.
Adjective modifier
- shallow: The least expensive option is to construct shallow swales to deflect surface water to less obtrusive sections of the course.
- deep: Beware; a shot short of perfection will suffer the consequences of a deep swale to the left or water to the right.
- dry: During dry weather conditions swales are dry however during a rainfall event water flows through the surface grass where it is retarded and filtered.
- second: Second swale with willow ready to harvest for hurdle making.
Modifies a noun
- house: Swale house will be full of antiques shops like York House?
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