Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

swathe

verb/noun
/swāTʰ/
Definition
To wrap or bind something closely.
Examples
  • She decided to swathe the baby in a warm blanket.
  • The fields were swathed in golden light during sunset.
  • He gently swathed the injured arm in a clean cloth.
Meaning
Swathe refers to a strip or band of something, especially one that covers or encloses.
Synonyms
  • Wrap
  • Envelop
  • Bind
  • Cloak
  • Cover