swath

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see also: SWATH

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /swɒθ/
• (America) IPA: /swɑθ/, /swɔθ/

Noun

swath (plural swaths)

1. The track cut out by a scythe in mowing.
2. (often, figuratively) A broad sweep or expanse, such as of land or of people.

   A large swath of the population is opposed to this government policy.

   Five days after Hurricane Katrina, large swaths of New Orleans are still submerged in water.

Translations

• German: Schneise, Schwade, Schwaden, Strich
• Russian: проко́с

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SWATH

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Noun

swath (uncountable)

1. (nautical) Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull, a ship design philosophy for reducing pitching and rolling, and increase stability, in all sea states

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