Swash
(verb)
To make a splashing sound, especially of water or mud, as by moving or falling heavily.
Origin:
This word is derived from the middle english word "swaschen" which means "to sweep". it was first used in the 15th century.
Examples:
- The waves swashed against the shore.
- The heavy rain swashed against the windows.
- The boots swashed through the mud.
- The boat swashed through the water.
- The water swashed over the dam as the river was at flood stage.