Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

swash

verb
/swɒʃ/
Definition
To move with a splashing or swaying motion, often associated with water.
Examples
  • The waves began to swash against the rocks as the tide came in.
  • He swashed through the puddles, splashing water everywhere.
Meaning
Swash refers to the action of something that splashes or flows with force, often used to describe the way waves move against the shore or the way someone might walk energetically and with flair.
Synonyms
  • splash
  • flow
  • surge