SWATH

  1. (abbreviation) .  (nautical) Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull, a ship design philosophy for reducing pitching and rolling, and increase stability, in all sea states.
  2. Noun.  The track cut out by a scythe in mowing.
  3. Noun.  (context, often) A broad sweep or expanse.

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