swash

• Nom désignant le mouvement ou le bruit de l'eau, surtout lorsqu'elle clapote ou frappe une surface.

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.

   Clapotis (de l'eau sur le rivage)

   • 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.

   Synonymeslappingrushsplashsurfsurgeswishwash

• Verbe désuet signifiant produire un bruit d'éclaboussement ou de clapotis, ou se déplacer en éclaboussant, souvent associé à l'eau ou à un liquide.

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.

   s'agiter bruyamment

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

   Synonymesgushrushsloshsplashsurgeswish

2. Splash liquidC1formal

   To dash or throw a liquid upon or against something.

   éclabousser, jeter un liquide sur

   • 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.

   Synonymesdashdouseslopsloshspattersplashsplatterspray

3. Show offC1informal

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

   se vanter

   • 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.

   Synonymesblusterboastbraggrandstandparadestrutswagger

4. Act arrogantlyC1informal

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

   se pavaner

   • 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.

   Synonymesblusterboastbragshow offstrutswagger