swile

/swaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

a narrow opening or passage, especially one between hills or in a wall

“The old castle had a hidden swile that led to a secret garden.”

2. verb

to make a narrow opening or passage, especially by digging or eroding

“The river swiled its way through the rocky landscape.”

Synonyms

  • gully
  • ravine

Antonyms

  • promontory
  • ridge