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To move or splash around noisily, often in a way that creates a sound like water splashing.
The waves began to swash against the rocks, creating a soothing sound.
Past: swashed
Past Participle: swashed
A splash of water or liquid that hits a solid surface, often creating a sound or movement.
The children laughed as they made a swash with their feet in the puddles.
To splash a liquid around or against something, often in a noisy or forceful way.
He swashed the water with his hands, creating a big splash.
Past: swashed
Past Participle: swashed
The word 'swash' originates from Middle English 'swashen', meaning to splash or dash. It is related to the Old English 'swæscan', which means to wash or to splash. The word describes the action of splashing water or making a noise like water being dashed about.
Imagine the sound of water splashing or dashing around — that's what 'swash' means, connecting to its roots in washing and splashing.