Swath (Noun)
Meaning 1
The space created by the swing of a scythe or the cut of a mowing machine.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The farmer carefully navigated the tractor to avoid overlapping the swath he had already cut.
- As the scythe swung through the tall grass, it left a neat swath of cut stalks in its wake.
- The mower's swath was uneven, with some areas of the lawn still standing tall.
- The swath of freshly cut grass was a vibrant green, contrasting with the dry brown of the uncut areas.
- After a few passes with the scythe, a wide swath of the overgrown field had been cleared.
Meaning 2
A path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The farmer made a wide swath through the tall grass with his scythe.
- A swath of freshly cut lawn stretched across the front yard.
- The mower left a neat swath of short grass behind it.
- The haymaker made a broad swath through the ripe hayfield.
- A narrow swath of clipped grass led from the door to the garden.