swath

Meanings

• noun

  A broad strip or band, especially of cut grass or harvested grain.

  - "After mowing the lawn, he made several swaths to collect the grass clippings."
  - "The farmer made swaths in the field to dry the harvested grain."

• verb

  To cut a swath through (something), especially to make a way through a crowd or difficult situation.

  - "She swaths through the crowd, determined to reach the stage."
  - "He swaths through the opposition, winning every debate."

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Pronunciation

1. /swɑθ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with swath
nath , math , path

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Variants

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swath , swathe , swathes , swaths

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Etymology

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Old English swath 'strip, band; row of oars'. Related to swat 'strike, beat'.

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Trivia

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1. Swath is also used in the context of animal herding to describe a path or trail.

2. Swath width is an important factor in modern agriculture to maximize productivity and efficiency.

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Related Concepts

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1. Harvest: The process of gathering ripe crops from the land.

2. Reaping: The act of cutting or gathering crops, especially grain or corn.

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Culture

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Swath is used extensively in agriculture, particularly in the harvesting process. It is also used figuratively to describe someone making a way through a difficult situation.

How to Memorize "swath"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a broad strip or band, like a strip of cut grass or harvested grain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of making a way through a crowd or difficult situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word as 'Swat a wide path'.

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