Meaning & use
swale
A low, often marshy stretch of land, or a shallow, gently sloped channel used to direct rainwater away from an area.
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Wildflowers grew thickly in the swale at the bottom of the pasture, where water collected after storms.
The landscaper designed a swale along the driveway to keep runoff from flooding the garden.
A note on using this word
In landscaping, a swale is deliberately built to manage water, while the same word can also describe a naturally low, damp piece of land.
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