Definition of Swathe

a bandage; a band

Examples of Swathe in a sentence

Wrapping the swathe around the wound, the good samaritan hoped that the bandage would hold until helped arrived.  🔊

Placing a swathe around each bundle, the manufacturer took great pride in making sure the products were properly secured before shipping.  🔊

Without a swathe to hold her still, the infant was unable to sleep soundly and tossed back and forth.  🔊

Placing the swathe of velvet around her middle, the designer trusted that taking this risk would make her creation stand out from her rival’s design.  🔊

With the last swathe in place, the mummy’s body was fully wrapped and ready to be placed in the sarcophagus.  🔊

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