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swad

A gardener ties a thick swad of cut grass with twine.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A bunch or cluster: "swad" refers to a thick, compact group or mass of similar items, particularly plants or vegetation.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The farmer cut a swad of grass for the animals.
    • A dense swad of reeds grew along the riverbank.
Advanced Usage Notes
  • The word "swad" is considered archaic and is rarely used in modern English. It is primarily encountered in historical or regional texts.
  • It specifically connotes a thick, untidy, or closely packed bunch, rather than a neatly arranged bundle.
Variants and Related Words
  • Swathe (noun): A broad strip or area, often of land or a particular type of vegetation. This is the more common modern variant.
    • The combine harvester cut a wide swathe through the wheat field.
Synonyms
  • Clump: A compacted group or mass.
  • Tussock: A small area of grass that is thicker or longer than the grass around it.
  • Thicket: A dense group of bushes or trees.
swad

A gardener ties a thick swad of cut grass with twine.

Noun
  1. a bunch
    • a thick swad of plants

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