Meaning of the word swath in English

What does swath mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

swath

US /swɑθ, swɔθ/
UK /swɒθ/

Noun

1.

a broad strip or area of something

Example:
A wide swath of land was cleared for the new highway.
The fire cut a devastating swath through the forest.
2.

the space covered by the stroke of a scythe or other mowing implement

Example:
The farmer cut a clean swath through the tall grass.
Each pass of the machine created a new swath.
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