swash
Plural
swashes
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the gentle, rhythmic movement and sound of water as it washes up onto the shore or against objects
- The beach was filled with the soothing swash of the waves.
- Seashells were scattered among the sand, left behind by the persistent swash.
- Sitting by the shore, they listened to the continuous swash of the incoming tide.
- The swash of the river against the rocks created a peaceful ambiance.
- After the storm, the swash of raindrops against the window was comforting.