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swath (swŏth, swôth),
also swathe (swŏTH, swôTH, swāTH)

[Middle English swathe, from Old English swæth, track.]

noun 

    1. The width of a scythe stroke or a mowing-machine blade.
    2. A path of this width made in mowing.
    3. The mown grass or grain lying on such a path.
  2. Something likened to a swath; a strip.

idioms

cut a swath
To create a great stir, impression, or display: “He cut a bold and even sacrificial swath across American politics” (Gail Sheehy) To extend in distinctive physical length and width: “the surprising 17th Arrondissement, which cuts a generous swath across northwest Paris” (Jean Rafferty)