Phrase Hound found 7 phrases and 12 compound words that contain swash. The most common are listed below. Open swash in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 7
- swash plateAlternative form of swashplate: A revolving circular plate, set obliquely on its shaft, and acting as a cam to give a reciprocating motion to a rod in a direction parallel to the shaft.
- swash someone's buckleTo behave or feel in a swashbuckling manner.
- swash letterAn italic capital letter with top and bottom flourishes, intended to fill an unsightly gap.
- swash lettersplural of swash letter: An italic capital letter with top and bottom flourishes, intended to fill an unsightly gap.
- swash platesplural of swash plate: A revolving circular plate, set obliquely on its shaft, and acting as a cam to give a reciprocating motion to a rod in a direction parallel to the shaft.
- swash-worklathework in which the cuts are inclined to the axis of rotation
- swish-swashA repeated swishing action or sound, going back and forth.
Compound words 12
- swashbucklerA swordsman or fencer who engages in showy or extravagant swordplay.
- swashplateA revolving circular plate, set obliquely on its shaft, and acting as a cam to give a reciprocating motion to a rod in a direction parallel to the shaft.
- swashwaySynonym of swash (“narrow sound or channel of water”).
- swashbucklingAdventurous, exciting.
- swashbuckleTo take part in exciting romantic adventures.
- swashbuckledsimple past and past participle of swashbuckle
- swashbucklesthird-person singular simple present indicative of swashbuckle: To take part in exciting romantic adventures.
- swashersplural of swasher: One who makes a blustering show of valour or force of arms.
- swashestsuperlative form of swash: most swash
- swashingsplural of swashing: present participle and gerund of swash