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sward in Italian

sward in Italian is erba, zolla, prato — sward means ground where grass has taken root over its surface, forming turf, or a patch of such ground.

sward in Italian

erba
noun
(uncountable) Earth which grass has grown into the upper layer of; greensward, sod, turf; (countable) a portion of such earth.
zolla
noun
(uncountable) Earth which grass has grown into the upper layer of; greensward, sod, turf; (countable) a portion of such earth.
prato
noun
(countable) An expanse of land covered in grass; a lawn or meadow.

What does "sward" mean?

  1. noun Ground where grass has taken root over its surface, forming turf, or a patch of such ground.
  2. noun An area of grass-covered ground, such as a lawn or meadow.
    "Only where George stood was there left a sward as of yore; the great, level, green lawn that served for both the Major's house and his daughter's."
  3. noun The top layer of soil, particularly where plants are growing in it.
  4. noun The tough skin left on a piece of bacon or pork, or by extension the outer skin of something else.
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sward in a sentence

  • Only where George stood was there left a sward as of yore; the great, level, green lawn that served for both the Major's house and his daughter's.

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What is "sward" in Italian?
"sward" in Italian is erba, zolla, prato. sward means: Ground where grass has taken root over its surface, forming turf, or a patch of such ground.
Are there other ways to say "sward" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "sward": erba, zolla, prato.
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