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swathing

 

[ หˆsweษชฮธษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

covering material

Swathing refers to the act of wrapping or enveloping something in layers of material. This term is often used in the context of fabric or clothing, indicating a kind of covering that provides warmth or protection. It can also refer to the way plants or crops are collected or arranged after harvesting. Swathing emphasizes the process of encasing or binding something in a protective layer.

Synonyms

enveloping, layering, wrapping.

Examples of usage

  • The swathing of the newborn helped keep them warm.
  • Farmers focus on swathing the hay to ensure proper drying.
  • The artist used swathing techniques to create a dramatic effect.

Translations

Translations of the word "swathing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น envoltรณrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค‚เคฌเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Umhรผllung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membungkus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะณะพั€ั‚ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ owiniฤ™cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒ…ใ‚€ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enveloppement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ envoltura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarฤฑlmasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุบู„ูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obalenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obalenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ…่ฃน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ovijanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umfangi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarmalama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ envoltura

Etymology

The word 'swathing' is derived from the Old English word 'swath', which means a strip or band. Historically, swathing has been associated with agriculture, particularly in the methods of cutting and gathering crops. In this context, it highlighted the importance of managing harvested materials efficiently. As language evolved, 'swathing' began to encompass broader meanings, including the act of wrapping and covering objects, particularly in fashion and textile industries. The transition from a primarily agricultural term to one used in various contexts reflects the adaptation of language to changing societal practices and the influence of culture on terminology.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,221, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.