swash

noun
UK: /swɒʃ/
US: /swɑːʃ/

  1. A rush of liquid, like water moving forcefully.

    1. We heard the swash of the waves on the shore.
    2. The swash of the river against the rocks was quite loud that day.

  2. The sound made by liquid moving quickly and forcefully.

    1. I listened to the swash as the tide came in.
    2. The swash of the waterfall echoed through the forest after the heavy rain.

Synonyms

gush surge flow wash splash
swash verb

  1. To splash or move with a rushing sound.

    1. The waves swash against the boat.
    2. I saw the creek's water swash against the rocky bank.

  2. To cause liquid to move around forcefully.

    1. He used his hands to swash water over his face.
    2. The washing machine will swash the water to clean the clothes well.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "swash" in English means: A rush of liquid, like water moving forcefully., The sound made by liquid moving quickly and forcefully..

The phonetic transcription of "swash" is /swɒʃ/ in British English and /swɑːʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "swash": gush, surge, flow, wash, splash.

Example usage of "swash": "We heard the swash of the waves on the shore.". More examples on the page.