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swash

noun verb

The movement or sound of water

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
S
Ends with
H
Contains
WA
Scrabble score
11

How it sounds

Pronunciation

swɒʃ

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Definitions

noun

  1. The movement or sound of water

    “The swash of waves on the beach”

verb

  1. Act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

verb

  1. Show off

verb

  1. Dash a liquid upon or against

    “The mother splashed the baby's face with water”

verb

  1. Make violent, noisy movements

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Example Sentences

The swash of waves on the beach
The mother splashed the baby's face with water

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