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

The children's feet swashed rhythmically in the shallow water.
Physical Movement
'Swash' often implies a forceful, careless movement through water or mud.

The dog swashed through the muddied puddles, splattering dirt everywhere.
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