swash

• Substantiv, das die Bewegung oder das Geräusch von Wasser bezeichnet, besonders wenn es plätschert oder gegen eine Fläche schlägt.

A noun referring to the movement or sound of water, especially when it moves or splashes against a surface.

1. Movement or sound of waterB2formal

   The rush of water up onto a beach or shore, or the sound it makes.

   Brandung

   • The gentle swash of the waves lulled him to sleep.
   • We could hear the swash of the tide against the hull.
   • The swash of water on the sand was rhythmic and calming.

   Synonymelappingrushsplashsurfsurgeswishwash

• Veraltetes Verb mit der Bedeutung, ein plätscherndes oder schwappendes Geräusch zu erzeugen oder sich mit einem Plätschern zu bewegen, oft im Zusammenhang mit Wasser oder Flüssigkeiten.

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to make a splashing or swashing sound, or to move with a splashing motion, often associated with water or liquid.

1. Move violently or noisilyC1formal

   To make violent, noisy movements, often with splashing or rushing sounds.

   Geräuschvoll umherspritzen

   • The waves swashed against the hull of the ship.
   • He swashed through the puddles with great force.
   • The water swashed violently in the storm.

   Synonymegushrushsloshsplashsurgeswish

2. Splash liquidC1formal

   To dash or throw a liquid upon or against something.

   Flüssigkeit spritzen

   • She swashed the paint onto the canvas with a broad brush.
   • The child swashed water at his brother playfully.
   • He swashed the cleaning solution across the floor.

   Synonymedashdouseslopsloshspattersplashsplatterspray

3. Show offC1informal

   To behave in a boastful or ostentatious manner to attract attention.

   Angeben

   • He swashed around the party, bragging about his new car.
   • The actor swashed on stage, demanding the spotlight.
   • She swashed her achievements in front of everyone.

   Synonymeblusterboastbraggrandstandparadestrutswagger

4. Act arrogantlyC1informal

   To behave in an overly self-assured, conceited, or arrogant manner.

   Sich arrogant verhalten

   • He swashed into the room as if he owned the place.
   • The manager swashed about, dismissing everyone's opinions.
   • She swashed with such confidence that it annoyed her colleagues.

   Synonymeblusterboastbragshow offstrutswagger