cutting a swath
- mowingTrimming grass short
- scytheManual crop-cutting implement
- harvestGathering mature crops
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- pathRoute for traveling
clearing · swath · grass · reaping · sweeping · destruction · dominance · trail · wide · field · hay · meadow · impressive · bold · commanding · stride · wheat · cutting
impact and visibility
cutting a swathblending in
Avoiding notice by conforming
flying under the radar · leaving no trace · keeping a low profile · going through the motions
destruction vs preservation
cutting a swathtreading lightly
Moving with minimal impact
preserving · skirting around · tiptoeing · going around · building up
dominance and force
cutting a swathyielding
Bending under pressure
backing down · hitting a wall · struggling · floundering · retreating