Meaning of the word swathe in English
What does swathe mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
swathe
US /swɑθ/
UK /sweɪð/
Noun
1.
a broad strip or area of something
Example:
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A vast swathe of land was covered in snow.
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The fire destroyed a wide swathe of forest.
2.
a line or ridge of grass or grain cut and laid by a scythe or mowing machine
Example:
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The farmer left a neat swathe of cut hay.
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The combine harvester cut a wide swathe through the wheat field.
Verb
1.
wrap in several layers of fabric
Example:
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The nurse carefully swathed the baby in a blanket.
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He swathed his injured arm in bandages.
2.
cut a swathe of (grass or crop)
Example:
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The machine can swathe a field in a matter of hours.
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They used scythes to swathe the tall grass.