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swathe

/swɒθ/ noun · British & US
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What does swathe mean?

noun

A swathe is a large quantity of something, especially a long, narrow strip or fold of fabric, or a large area of land or water. It can also refer to a strip or area of something, such as a swathe of cloud or a swathe of flowers.

Example

"The swathe of fabric fell to the ground as she cut it from the roll."

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