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trough vs swale

swale vs trough

trough and swale both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trough Yes No No No
swale Yes No No No
As nouns, swale is a hyponym of trough; that is, swale is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than trough:
  • trough: a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
  • swale: a low area (especially a marshy area between ridges)
trough (noun) swale (noun)
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater a low area (especially a marshy area between ridges)
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
Difference between trough and swale

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