Swash

usgb/swɑːʃ/
verb

To move with a splashing noise.

As she ran, her rainboots swashed through the puddles.
Visual representation of "swash" - To move with a splashing noise

Often appears as...

  • swash through puddles
  • swash across
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Visual representation of "swash"
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Onomatopoeic Quality

Swash captures the sound of the action it describes, making it easier to envision.

Illustration for Onomatopoeic Quality
The children's feet swashed rhythmically in the shallow water.
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Physical Movement

'Swash' often implies a forceful, careless movement through water or mud.

Illustration for Physical Movement
The dog swashed through the muddied puddles, splattering dirt everywhere.
Visual representation of the word "Swash"

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