swathes

/S W EY1 DH Z/
noun
  1. 1

    The track cut out by a scythe in mowing.

  2. 2

    A broad sweep or expanse, such as of land or of people.

    โ€œA large swath of the population is opposed to this government policy.โ€

noun
  1. 1

    A bandage; a band

verb
  1. 1

    To bind with a swathe, band, bandage, or rollers

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