1. A broad strip or a width and length of cut grass, etc. after a machine or individual cuts it: "The tractor pulled a mowing machine that cut a swath across the field."

"The crows followed the swath of cut wheat in the field, feasting on grain that was on the ground."
2. The stroke or sweeping movement of a scythe: "Jim utilized the swath of his scythe which made cutting the tall grass and weeds in his back yard easier to accomplish than if he had used a hand sickle."

To wrap closely in cloth: "The nurse planned to swathe the new baby after it had been bathed."

A band of material or any medium used for wrapping: "The antique dealer used lengths of soft swathe to package the vases so they wouldn't break during shipping."