Meaning of Swath | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Acronym of small waterplane area twin hull, a ship design philosophy for reducing pitching and rolling, and increasing stability, in all sea states.
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2. The track cut out by a scythe in mowing.
3. A broad sweep or expanse, such as of land or of people.
   figuratively, often

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Examples

“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.”

“It is undeniable that Malcolm was a beacon of huge strength in his lifetime. He could connect with swaths of people when others could not.”

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