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

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats