Word
slade
/ˈsɫeɪd/
Definition
n. a small, flat valley or a piece of low, wet ground. It is an old word used mostly in certain parts of England to describe the shape of the land.
n. a small valley, dell, or strip of greensward between woodlands. Primarily a dialectal or topographic term found in British English to describe specific landscape features.
Examples
“The sheep gathered in the slade to drink from the stream.”
“The hikers followed the path down into a narrow slade where the grass remained green even in the height of summer.”
“The ancient boundary of the parish was marked by a deep slade that collected the runoff from the surrounding hills, creating a natural divide in the terrain.”
Examples
simple
“The sheep gathered in the slade to drink from the stream.”
contextual
“The hikers followed the path down into a narrow slade where the grass remained green even in the height of summer.”
complex
“The ancient boundary of the parish was marked by a deep slade that collected the runoff from the surrounding hills, creating a natural divide in the terrain.”
Usage
Primarily used in regional British dialects or historical literature; often appears in place names.
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