bind vs swathe

bind and swathe both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bind	Yes	No	Yes	No
swathe	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, swathe is a hyponym of bind; that is, swathe is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bind:

Other hyponyms of bind include swaddle, encircle, gird, cement.

bind (noun)	swathe (noun)
something that hinders as if with bonds	an enveloping bandage

bind (verb)	swathe (verb)
cause to be constipated	wrap in swaddling clothes
form a chemical bond with
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope
fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
provide with a binding
stick to firmly
secure with or as if with ropes
wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
create social or emotional ties