Definitions

1. noun

A type of grass or weed with a flat, seed-bearing stem, or a type of wind or weather phenomenon that causes erosion, especially of stone walls or other structures.

“The stonegale was taking over the entire meadow, making it difficult for the farmer to maintain.”

2. verb

To cause erosion or wear away by the action of wind, especially of stone walls or other structures.

“The harsh weather conditions were stonengaling the old stone walls, leaving them exposed and vulnerable.”