variants
or swathe
1
a
: a row of cut grain or grass left by a scythe or mowing machine
b
: the sweep of a scythe or a machine in mowing or the path cut in one course
2
: a long broad strip or belt
3
: a stroke of or as if of a scythe
4
: a space devastated as if by a scythe
Examples of swath in a Sentence
An aerial view of the countryside shows wide swathes of green.
He cut a swath through the field with his scythe.
Recent Examples on the Web
From a misfit reindeer to a dancing queen, the audio selections chosen for entry into the National Recording Registry of The Library of Congress this year span a large swath of the 20th century.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Daytime highs rising between 10 to 30 degrees above average -- and possibly higher in some places -- will impact a large swath of the nation over the next few days, with parts of the Plains seeing the biggest departures from normal.
—Daniel Amarante, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2024
There’s also a broad swath of opponents, including local homeowners who also rent units or rooms, Realtor groups, rental alliances and rental platforms.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
About a decade ago, the Islamic State declared the establishment of a caliphate over swaths of Syria and Iraq.
—Ben Brasch, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
In recent years, private-equity firms have taken over broad swaths of the nation’s economy, extending well beyond health care.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
The total eclipse will first appear along Mexico's Pacific Coast at around 11:07 a.m. PDT, then travel across a swath of the U.S., from Texas to Maine, and into Canada.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
On Monday, a rare total solar eclipse will cut a roughly 115-mile-wide path through Indiana and large swaths of North America.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Apr. 2024
And even under the most perfect alignment, the moon’s shadow barely reaches the Earth’s surface to be visible along a swath of the planet 80-120 miles wide.
—Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Daytime highs rising between 10 to 30 degrees above average -- and possibly higher in some places -- will impact a large swath of the nation over the next few days, with parts of the Plains seeing the biggest departures from normal.
—Daniel Amarante, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2024
There’s also a broad swath of opponents, including local homeowners who also rent units or rooms, Realtor groups, rental alliances and rental platforms.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
About a decade ago, the Islamic State declared the establishment of a caliphate over swaths of Syria and Iraq.
—Ben Brasch, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
In recent years, private-equity firms have taken over broad swaths of the nation’s economy, extending well beyond health care.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
The total eclipse will first appear along Mexico's Pacific Coast at around 11:07 a.m. PDT, then travel across a swath of the U.S., from Texas to Maine, and into Canada.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
On Monday, a rare total solar eclipse will cut a roughly 115-mile-wide path through Indiana and large swaths of North America.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Apr. 2024
And even under the most perfect alignment, the moon’s shadow barely reaches the Earth’s surface to be visible along a swath of the planet 80-120 miles wide.
—Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
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“Swath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swath. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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