Swath (noun)

  1. A wide strip of land or a large area.
  2. A wide strip of grass, crops, or other vegetation that is cut or mowed.
  3. A wide strip of something that is covered or affected by a particular thing.

Origin:

From the old english word "swæþ" meaning a track or a path.

Examples:

  1. The fire destroyed a large swath of the forest.
  2. The farmer mowed a swath of the field.
  3. The storm created a swath of damage in its path.
  4. A swath of light illuminated the room.
  5. The company's new product will affect a large swath of the market.
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