Pronunciation: /swɒʃ/
noun The movement of water along the shore in a wave
A1 The swash of the waves was soothing to listen to.
A2 The pirate's costume had a large swashbuckler belt.
B1 The swash of the water against the rocks created a calming sound.
B2 The actor's performance was full of swash and swagger on stage.
C1 The swash of the ocean against the shore was a constant backdrop to their conversation.
C2 The swash of the wind through the trees added to the eerie atmosphere of the haunted forest.
verb To move with a splashing or swishing sound
A1 The waves swash against the shore.
A2 I love to watch the water swash back and forth in the ocean.
B1 The pirate captain commanded his crew to swash their swords in a show of force.
B2 The knight's armor clanked as he swashed through the battlefield, defeating his enemies.
C1 The actor swashed across the stage, captivating the audience with his performance.
C2 The conductor swashed his baton through the air, directing the orchestra with precision and flair.
adjective Describing something that is noisy or turbulent
A1 The swash sound of the waves was soothing.
A2 The swash movement of the branches in the wind was mesmerizing.
B1 The swash pattern on the fabric made it look unique.
B2 The swash design on the pottery was intricate and beautiful.
C1 The swash style of the painting reflected the artist's creativity.
C2 The swash architecture of the building was a blend of modern and traditional elements.
formal The swash of the waves against the shore created a soothing sound.
informal I love listening to the swash of the waves when I'm at the beach.
slang The swash of the music at the party was lit!
figurative The swash of emotions in her heart made it hard for her to focus.
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