Definitions

1. noun

A long, narrow area of something, especially grass or grain, cut or cleared

“The farmer used a combine harvester to cut a swath of wheat in the field.”

2. noun

A strip or area of something, especially a path or a route

“The hikers had to navigate through a narrow swath of forest to reach the top of the mountain.”

3. verb

To cut or clear a long, narrow area of something, especially grass or grain

“The farmer swathes the field to prepare it for planting.”

4. verb

To move in a long, narrow path or route

“The bird swathed through the forest, searching for food.”