Definition

A covering or wrapping around something, often used to protect or conceal it.

Example

The gardener used swathing to protect the young plants from the cold.

Conversation

Have you seen that new blanket I got?

Yeah, it looks so cozy, like a big swathing of warmth.

I love how it wraps around me perfectly while I watch TV.

Definitely a great choice for those chilly nights!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To wrap or cover something completely with a material, often in layers.

Example

The gardener is swathing the plants with protective cloth to keep them warm during the frost.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I love how you are swathing those flowers with such care.

Thanks! I think it makes the garden look more vibrant.

It definitely does! I should start swathing my plants like that.

Root Explanation

Swathing is derived from the Old English "swath" (meaning a strip or row of cut grass or grain) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "swathing" refers to the action of wrapping or enveloping something, often in a strip or layer.

Memory Tip

Imagine wrapping something in a 'strip' ('swath') — that's what swathing means, the action of enveloping or covering.

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