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swath

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

noun

A long, narrow area of land cleared of trees or a strip of something, such as a layer of snow or a band of color. A wide area of something, such as a field or a sea.

Example

"The farmer cut a swath through the forest to plant new crops."

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