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:
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A wide swath of land was cleared for the new highway.
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The fire cut a devastating swath through the forest.
2.
the space covered by the stroke of a scythe or other mowing implement
Example:
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The farmer cut a clean swath through the tall grass.
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Each pass of the machine created a new swath.
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