swathe

🇺🇸 /sweɪð/ 🇬🇧 /sweɪð/
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noun
R

A long, narrow piece of land, especially after the crops have been cut.

The farmer worked his way through the swathe of wheat.

R

A large area or portion of something.

The forest fire affected a vast swathe of the forest.

verb
R

To wrap or cover something with a layer of material.

The baby was swathed in a soft blanket.

translation

n. A long, narrow piece of land, especially after the crops have been cut.; A large area or portion of something.
v. To wrap or cover something with a layer of material.

Word Forms

3rd Present swathes
Past swathed
Perfect swathed
Progressive swathing
Plural swathes