dale

/deil/

Thân thiện

A small stream flows through a peaceful dale.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An open river valley (in a hilly area): A "dale" is a broad, open valley, typically one through which a river flows, often found in hilly or upland regions. It is a poetic or literary term, particularly associated with the landscape of Northern England.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • We went for a walk through the peaceful dale. (We went for a walk through the peaceful valley.)
  • The river meandered gently through the green dale. (The river meandered gently through the green valley.)

Advanced Usage

• "up hill and down dale": This idiom means "everywhere" or "all over the place," often implying a long, arduous journey over varied terrain.
  • They searched up hill and down dale for the lost dog. (They searched everywhere for the lost dog.)

Variants and Related Words

• Valley (n): A more general and common term for a low area between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.
  • The valley was covered in mist.
• Glen (n): A narrow valley, especially in Scotland or Ireland.
  • They hiked through a secluded glen.
• Dell (n): A small, secluded, and often wooded valley.
  • The children played in the shady dell.

Synonyms

• Valley: A low area of land between hills or mountains.
• Vale: A poetic term for a valley (often used in place names).

Related Idioms

• To curse up hill and down dale: To curse or swear vehemently and at length.
  • After the accident, he cursed up hill and down dale. (After the accident, he swore vehemently.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. an open river valley (in a hilly area)