sloo

/ˈsluː/

Definitions

1. noun

a shallow, narrow depression or a hole in the ground, often formed by erosion or the flow of water

“The farmer had to navigate through a sloo to reach his crops.”

2. verb

to flow or run in a shallow, narrow course, often with a smooth or even surface

“The stream slooed gently through the valley below.”

Synonyms

  • dell
  • gulch

Antonyms

  • hill
  • ridge