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swampland

 

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Noun swampland has 1 sense
  1. swamp, swampland - low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog
    --1 is a kind of wetland
    --1 has particulars: Everglades; Okefenokee Swamp; slough

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Swampland

Definition:

Swampland refers to an area of land that is permanently saturated or seasonally flooded, typically characterized by the presence of stagnant water, dense vegetation, and a high concentration of decaying organic matter.

Senses:

1. Noun - Geographic Sense:

A geographic area consisting of wet, marshy low-lying land that is often difficult to navigate due to the presence of water and dense vegetation.

Related products: Swamp Boots, Mosquito Repellent

Sample Sentence: The explorers ventured cautiously into the swampland, aware of the potential dangers lurking beneath the murky waters.

2. Noun - Figurative Sense:

A metaphorical representation of a difficult or precarious situation, typically used to describe a complex or challenging endeavor.

Related products: Mud Extrication Kits, Compass

Sample Sentence: The project turned out to be a swampland of bureaucracy and conflicting interests, delaying its completion.

3. Adjective - Description:

Describing something related to, characteristic of, or resembling a swampland.

Related products: Swamp Tours, Insect Identification Guide

Sample Sentence: The hikers were amazed by the diverse wildlife they encountered during their swampland adventure.

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