swathe
3
7.9
- noun
- /sweɪð/
- UK
- a large swathe
- a wide swathe
- vast swathes
Examples
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A giant combine harvester cuts a wide swathe through a field of high corn.
Fiction book (2001) -
The men lay newspaper on the boards and sit in huddles, cross-legged, scooping up swathes of the rich and pungent sauce.
Fiction book (2000) -
Designer buildings nestled amidst wide swathes of white lawn, frozen water, and leafless groves.
Fiction book (1999) -
The nurse carefully wrapped the patient's injury in a soft swathe of bandaging.
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He used a colorful swathe of fabric to create a unique costume for the festival.
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The doctor recommended a long swathe of gauze to ensure proper healing of the wound.
Synonyms
292
3.0
A long narrow piece of material like wood or metal
36
1.0
Material used to cover and protect something, like a bandage or gift paper
22
2.8
A piece of clean cloth placed over a wound to protect it
1
2.6
A long, stretchy cloth that wraps and supports an injured joint to reduce swelling
1
7.7
A long piece of cloth that is wrapped around a wound or baby to protect it
1
5.1
A wide triangular cloth worn around the neck to hold an injured forearm
1
4.1
A large triangle of cloth used to support an injured arm by tying it around the neck
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Etymology
Swathe comes from an old English word swath that meant 'a long strip'. That's why a swathe today is a long piece of cloth used to wrap or bind something, like a bandage.