swale vs trough
trough vs swaleswale and trough both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| swale | Yes | No | No | No |
| trough | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
trough is a hypernym of
swale; that is, trough is a
word with a broader meaning than swale:
- swale: a low area (especially a marshy area between ridges)
- trough: a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
| swale (noun) | trough (noun) |
|---|---|
| a low area (especially a marshy area between ridges) | a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater |
| a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed | |
| a long narrow shallow receptacle | |
| a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed) | |
| a treasury for government funds | |
| a concave shape with an open top |
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