sward
the grassy surface of land; turf.
a stretch of turf; a growth of grass.
to cover with sward or turf.
to become covered with sward.
Origin of sward
1Other words from sward
- un·der·sward, noun
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How to use sward in a sentence
The crowd disposed itself on the fringe of the sward, and the duellists went forward, and set about the preparations.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniAt length breathing more freely, he reached the green sward, water side and loneliness.
Balsamo, The Magician | Alexander DumasThe finer the soil is before seed is sown the better will be the sward you grow on it.
Amateur Gardencraft | Eben E. RexfordIf a rake is used, let it be one with blunt teeth that will not tear the sward.
Amateur Gardencraft | Eben E. RexfordTurpin's quick eye ranged over the spreading sward in front of the ancient priory, and his brow became contracted.
Rookwood | William Harrison Ainsworth
British Dictionary definitions for sward
/ (swɔːd) /
turf or grass or a stretch of turf or grass
to cover or become covered with grass
Origin of sward
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