Swashed: meaning, definitions and examples

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swashed

 

[ swɔʃt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement action

The term 'swashed' refers to a past action of making a sweeping or rushing motion, typically using a fluid or sweeping movement. It is often associated with the act of moving through water or air forcefully, causing a splashing or waving effect. This term can also describe the way something is hurriedly pushed or cleared aside, often accompanied by a sound. Commonly, it is used in contexts that evoke a vivid image of movement, such as in dance or physical activities.

Synonyms

slashed, swayed, swept, swooshed.

Examples of usage

  • She swashed her hand through the water.
  • The dancer swashed across the stage with grace.
  • He swashed the leaves aside to find the path.
  • The waves swashed against the shore.

Translations

Translations of the word "swashed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esvaziado

🇮🇳 खाली किया गया

🇩🇪 entleert

🇮🇩 dikosongkan

🇺🇦 осушений

🇵🇱 opróżniony

🇯🇵 空にされた

🇫🇷 vidé

🇪🇸 vacío

🇹🇷 boşaltılmış

🇰🇷 비워진

🇸🇦 مفرغ

🇨🇿 vyprázdněný

🇸🇰 vyprázdnený

🇨🇳 清空的

🇸🇮 izpraznjen

🇮🇸 tómt

🇰🇿 босатылған

🇬🇪 ცარიელი

🇦🇿 boşaldılmış

🇲🇽 vacío

Etymology

The word 'swashed' is derived from the Middle English term 'swash', which means to splash or rush about. Rooted in Old English 'sweċċan', meaning to sweep or sway, it has evolved through linguistic shifts over the centuries. The usage of the term expanded as it became associated with vigorous or forceful movements, particularly in contexts involving water or air. Variations of the word have appeared in literary works and colloquial speech, often conveying a sense of liveliness or dynamic action. As language evolves, the adaptability of 'swashed' reflects the influence of environmental and cultural factors on its meaning, making it a vibrant part of modern vernacular.