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Synonyms for plash


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : plash
Phonetic Transcription : plæʃ

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Définition of plash

Origin :
  • "small puddle, shallow pool, wet ground," Old English plæsc "pool of water, puddle," probably imitative (cf. Dutch plass "pool"). Meaning "noise made by splashing" is first recorded 1510s.
  • As in puddle : noun pool
  • As in gurgle : noun burble, murmur
  • As in lap : verb slosh, wash against
  • As in splash : verb throw liquid
  • As in swash : verb splash
Example sentences :
  • The frozen fountains now plash, and hiss, and sparkle in the sun.
  • Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume II (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • A plash, and a cry half smothered, were heard, and all was over.
  • Extract from : « The Fortunes Of Glencore » by Charles James Lever
  • Fortunately, not a plash, a crack, or a footfall disturbed the silence.
  • Extract from : « Captain Canot » by Brantz Mayer
  • Now little John was at his play Beside the river's brink— Plash!
  • Extract from : « The Tiny Picture Book. » by Anonymous
  • The plash of the oars was the only sound that broke on the ears.
  • Extract from : « Hurricane Island » by H. B. Marriott Watson
  • The plash of a light oar was heard;—a boat touched the vessel.
  • Extract from : « Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 (of 2) » by John Roby
  • I have been out in the rain—I have been to Plash—I'm decidedly damp.'
  • Extract from : « A London Life; The Patagonia; The Liar; Mrs. Temperly » by Henry James
  • Above the plash of the waves he could hear a faint, continual rumble.
  • Extract from : « A Sub and a Submarine » by Percy F. Westerman
  • And for a while no sound but the scream and plash of a water-fowl on the opposite bank.
  • Extract from : « Twos and Threes » by G. B. Stern
  • Naught but the plash, plash of the fountain, the distant call of the birds.
  • Extract from : « God Wills It! » by William Stearns Davis

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