Associations to the word «Swath»

Wiktionary

SWATH, noun. The track cut out by a scythe in mowing.
SWATH, noun. (often figuratively) A broad sweep or expanse.

Dictionary definition

SWATH, noun. The space created by the swing of a scythe or the cut of a mowing machine.
SWATH, noun. A path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing).

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.