swathing
ˈsweɪðɪŋ
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Definition of swathing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
actionRarethe act of wrapping or covering somethingRare
  • Swathing the baby took only a few minutes.
enveloping wrapping
2.
textilesRarematerial used for wrapping or coveringRare
  • The swathing was soft and comfortable.
covering wrapping

Adjective

clothingRareenveloping or surrounding in layersRare
  • The swathing bandages protected the injured arm.
covering enveloping wrapping
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Images of swathing

  • swathing: material used for wrapping or covering
    material used for wrapping or covering

Origin of swathing

English, swathe (wrap) + -ing (action)

Examples of swathing in a sentence

  • Swathing the gift in colorful paper was fun.
  • The swathing protected the delicate items.
  • She admired the intricate swathing on the dress.
  • The swathing cloak enveloped her completely.
  • Swathing scarves kept them warm in the cold.

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  1. French:enveloppement, enveloppant, ...
  2. German:Einwickeln, umschlingend, ...
  3. Italian:avvolgimento, avvolgente, ...
  4. Spanish:cubrir, envolvente, ...
  5. Portuguese:embrulho, envolvente, ...
  6. Chinese:包裹, 包裹的, ...
  7. Japanese:包むこと, 包み込む, ...
  8. Arabic:لَف, مُغَلِّف, ...
  9. Hebrew:עֲטִיפָה, עוֹטֵף, ...
  10. Russian:обертывание, обматывающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обгортання, обгортальний, ...
  12. Hindi:लपेटना, लपेटने वाला, ...
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