swath

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as in strip
a long narrow area The mower cut a swath through the tall grass. A large swath of the country was affected by the hurricane. From the cliffside, we enjoyed a stunning view of the swath of coastline below.

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a long narrow piece of material They decorated the walls with swaths of fabric.

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“Swath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swath. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

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