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Swash has 8 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

the movement or sound of water

"the swash of waves on the beach"

2

The water that washes up on shore after an incoming wave has broken

Verb
1

make violent, noisy movements

2

dash a liquid upon or against

"The mother splashed the baby's face with water"

4

act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

5

To swagger; to bluster and brag.

Adjective
1

Soft, like overripe fruit; swashy; squashy.

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