swashing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of moving something or someone back and forth forcefully, often in a rhythmic manner.

  - "He was swashing the clothes in the river."
  - "The painter was swashing his brushes in the paint."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with swashing
splashing , crashing , dashing , mashing

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Variants

List of all variants of swashing that leads to same result
swash , swashed , swashes , swashing

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Etymology

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From Old English 'swasian' meaning 'to sweep, beat, or strike'.

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Trivia

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1. Swashing is often used in the context of laundry, but it can also be used in other contexts, such as cooking or painting.

2. The word 'swashbuckler' comes from the idea of someone engaging in swashing actions with a sword or other weapon.

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Related Concepts

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1. Swashbuckler: A person, typically a man, who engages in daring and chivalrous deeds, often with a flamboyant style.

2. Swashbuckling: Characterized by bold and daring actions, often with a flamboyant style.

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Culture

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Swashing is a common action in various contexts, including laundry, painting, and cooking.

How to Memorize "swashing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone or something moving back and forth forcefully. For example, imagine washing clothes in a river or painting with a brush.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'swashing' with the idea of movement back and forth. You might also think of the sound of water or brushes moving.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 's' sound in 'swashing' and associating it with the idea of movement back and forth.

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