Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ewell

noun
/ˈjuː.wəl/
Definition
A term that refers to a gentle stirring or movement, often associated with the sea or winds.
Examples
  • The ewell of the tide made for a peaceful evening by the shore.
  • As the boat floated, we could feel the ewell beneath us, gently rocking us from side to side.
Meaning
A soft or gentle wave-like motion, characteristic of calm waters.
Synonyms
  • wave
  • undulation
  • roll