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How to pronounce “sward

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Pronunciation guide for sward

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of sward with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Carny: Americana on the Midwaysward swallowing.
Definition summary
(uncountable) Earth which grass has grown into the upper layer of; greensward, sod, turf; (countable) a portion of such earth.

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How to pronounce sward

Carny: Americana on the Midway

sward swallowing.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “sward

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (uncountable) Earth which grass has grown into the upper layer of; greensward, sod, turf; (countable) a portion of such earth.
  • (countable) An expanse of land covered in grass; a lawn or meadow.
  • (countable, obsolete) The upper layer of the ground, especially when vegetation is growing on it.
  • (countable, obsolete except British, dialectal) The rind of bacon or pork; also, the outer covering or skin of something.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To cover (ground, etc.) with sward.
  • (intransitive) Of ground, etc.: to be covered with sward; to develop a covering of sward.

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