what is a dale

A dale is a valley, a wide, open area that stretches between hills. It is typically a low area thats longer than it is wide, and bordered on at least two sides by hills or mountains. Some dales have rivers or streams flowing through them, while others are covered in grasses or other plants. The term "dale" is most frequently used in the Lowlands of Scotland and in the North of England). The word "dale" comes from the Old English word dæl, which means "valley"). In some cases, the term "vale" is used to describe a dale with a river or stream flowing through it. A very small dale is sometimes called a "hollow". The term "dale" is also used in Pitbulls music to express interest in the opposite sex.