crile

/krail/

Definitions

1. noun

a low-lying area of land that is often marshy or waterlogged

“The hikers navigated through the crile to reach the riverbank.”

2. verb

to search or rummage through something, especially in a casual or careless manner

“She spent the afternoon criling through her grandmother’s attic for old trinkets.”

Synonyms

  • marsh
  • mire
  • swamp

Antonyms

  • dry land
  • upland