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单词 swaths
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swath

noun

ˈswäth How to pronounce swath (audio)
ˈswȯth
variants or swathe
ˈswät͟h How to pronounce swath (audio)
ˈswȯt͟h,
ˈswāt͟h
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

Example Sentences

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 Radar estimated rainfall of 8 to 10.5 inches across a large swath of Chattooga County from Saturday night into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service office in Atlanta. Theresa Waldrop, CNN, 4 Sep. 2022 Across the wide swath of the U.S. that accounts for 80% of American wheat production and three quarters of beef production, 60% is currently suffering from severe drought conditions, according to the AFBF. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2022 The importance of getting airborne visuals as quickly as possible became evident 30 years ago this month when Category 5 Hurricane Andrew destroyed much of the power grid along with thousands of homes across a wide swath of Miami-Dade County. Cody Jackson, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2022 The changes were largely attributed to shifting weather patterns across a huge swath of the northern, Alaskan and Canadian regions of the Pacific ocean and the waters off California. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2022 In other words, the rules could affect the production and sale of pork across a broad swath of the country. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 10 Aug. 2022 In nearby Letcher County, Chloe Adams had no idea that flood warnings had been issued across a wide swath of her state. Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 2 Aug. 2022 That had an Al in the Playhouse’s balcony telling about a childhood encounter in which a neighborhood bully, Walter, had sprayed pee across a wide swath of playmates. Chris Willman, Variety, 18 July 2022 While there’s up to 8 trillion in spending power across this swath of land, only 5% of New Heartland residents feel understood by brands. Yec, Forbes, 15 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English swæth footstep, trace; akin to Middle High German swade swath

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

swath

noun

ˈswäth How to pronounce swath (audio)
variants or swathe
ˈswät͟h
plural swaths or swathes
1
: an area of grass or grain that has been cut or mowed
2
: a long broad strip or belt

swaths

noun

variants or swathes
plural of swath
1
as in parts
a long narrow area The mower cut a swath through the tall grass. A large swath of the country was affected by the hurricane. From the cliffside, we enjoyed a stunning view of the swath of coastline below.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • parts
  • areas
  • strips
  • regions
  • lands
  • tracts
  • zones
  • corridors
  • territories
  • belts
  • districts
  • necks
  • domains
  • realms
  • terrains
  • latitudes
  • ranges
  • neighborhoods
  • vicinities
2
as in strips
a long narrow piece of material They decorated the walls with swaths of fabric.

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • strips
  • ribbons
  • lists
  • tapes
  • belts
  • bandages
  • straps
  • swatches
  • bands
  • bindings
  • girths
  • slats
  • slips
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