swash
Pronunciation
/swˈɑːʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "swash"in English

Swash
01

the gentle, rhythmic movement and sound of water as it washes up onto the shore or against objects

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Plural form
swashes
Examples
The beach was filled with the soothing swash of the waves.
to swash
01

act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
swash
3rd person singular
swashes
Present participle
swashing
Past simple
swashed
Past participle
swashed
02

show off

03

dash a liquid upon or against

04

make violent, noisy movements

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