Definitions

1. verb

to spoil or ruin something, especially by neglect or bad management

“The farmer’s lack of care led to the swail of the once-thriving garden.”

2. verb

to spoil or damage something, especially by weather

“The swail of the storm caused significant damage to the town’s infrastructure.”

3. noun

a marshy area of ground

“The hikers navigated through the swail to reach the top of the hill.”