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swale [swāl] (geology) A slight depression, sometimes swampy, in the midst of generally level land. A shallow depression in an undulating ground moraine due to uneven glacial deposition. A long, narrow, generally shallow, troughlike depression which lies between two beach ridges and is aligned roughly parallel to the coastline. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He reined in his horse and watched the little party as it emerged from a concealing swale. He took no heed of the course he pursued, so long as that course led him through the swale bottoms. Swales went on,"Who brought him home, I wonder, to hap him here? |
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