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 /swɑθ/

Noun

1.

a long strip or large area especially of land:

Example:
Huge swathes of rainforest are being cleared for farming and mining.

Verb

1.

to wrap around or cover with cloth:

Example:
He came out of the hospital swathed in bandages.
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