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Swaling

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Translation of "swaling" into Russian

swaling
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈsweɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈsweɪlɪŋ/
swaling
swalings pl
Swaling is a traditional method used to manage heathland.
Выжигание - это традиционный метод управления вересковыми пустошами.

Definitions

swaling
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈsweɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈsweɪlɪŋ/
The act of burning vegetation, such as grass or heather, to clear land or promote new growth.
The farmers engaged in swaling to prepare the fields for the next planting season.
A controlled fire set for the purpose of burning such vegetation.
A sudden change of wind caused the swaling to spread beyond the intended area.
swale
Verb
raiting
To singe or scorch the surface of, especially to remove hair or stubble by passing over a flame.
The chef briefly swaled the chicken skin to remove any remaining feathers.
swaling
Pres. Participle
raiting
UK
/ˈsweɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈsweɪlɪŋ/
Engaged in or relating to the burning of vegetation to clear land or encourage new growth.
Residents complained about the smoke from the swaling fires on the moor.

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