swathe

Plural: swathes

Noun

an enveloping bandage
A bandage; a band.
Alternative spelling of swath.

Verb

Verb Forms: swathed, swathing, swathes

To wrap or bind in cloth or bandages.
wrap in swaddling clothes
To bind with a swathe, band, bandage, or rollers

Examples

The player tried to SWATHE the board with long words, limiting opponent’s options.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English swathe, swath, from Old English swaþu, swæþ (“bandage”), probably akin to Old English swaþul, sweþel (“a swathe, wrap, band, bandage”).

Synonyms

swaddle, wrapping

Scrabble Score: 12

swathe: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
swathe: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
swathe: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

swathe: valid Words With Friends Word