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swale Definition

swale (swāl)

noun

  1. a hollow, depression, or low area of land
  2. ☆ 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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