~ 1 [ sweɪδ ]
( chiefly N. Amer. also swath swɔ:θ , swɒθ )
■ noun ( plural ~s sweɪδz or swaths sweɪδz , swɒθs )
1》 a row or line of grass, corn, etc. as it falls when mown or reaped.
2》 a broad strip or area: vast ~s of land.
Phrases
cut a ~ through pass through (an area) causing destruction or upheaval.
cut a wide ~ N. Amer. attract much attention.
Origin
OE swæth , swathu 'track, trace', of W. Gmc origin.
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~ 2 [ sweɪδ ]
■ verb wrap in several layers of fabric.
■ noun a strip of material in which something is wrapped.
Origin
OE swath- (n.), swathian (v.); cf. swaddle .