noun
swale
Swale (noun) means a low tract of moist or marshy land.
noun
1
A low tract of moist or marshy land.
2
A long narrow and shallow trough between ridges on a beach, running parallel to the coastline.
3
A shallow troughlike depression created to carry water during rainstorms or snow melts; a drainage ditch.
4
Bioswale, a shallow trough dug into the land on contour (horizontally with no slope), whose purpose is to allow water time to percolate into the soil.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “swale”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Etymology
Possibly from Middle English swale (“a shady place, a shadow”), perhaps of North Germanic origin; akin to Old Norse svalr (“cool, fresh”), Icelandic svalir (“a balcony running along a wall”).
Rhymes for swale
See all rhymes for swale →Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of swale?
"swale" (noun) means a low tract of moist or marshy land.
What are the different meanings of swale?
"swale" has 3 main meanings: 1. A low tract of moist or marshy land; 2. A long narrow and shallow trough between ridges on a beach, running parallel to the coastline; 3. A shallow troughlike depression created to carry water during rainstorms or snow melts; a drainage ditch.