swath

The width of a scythe stroke or a mowing-machine blade.

A path of this width made in mowing.

The mown grass or grain lying on such a path.

Something likened to a swath, especially a strip, path, or extension.

A great stir, impression, or display.

A line or ridge of grass, or grain, or the like, cut and thrown together by a scythe or mowing-machine: often used figuratively.

The whole reach or sweep of a scythe or cut of a mowing-machine; also, the path or passage so cut: as, a wide swath: often used figuratively.

A track; trace.

Same as swathe.