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Vocabulary Entry
swish
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A soft, swishing sound typically made by something moving smoothly through the air.
Example Sentences
"The swish of the basketball net was music to the player's ears."
"She heard the gentle swish of the leaves in the wind."
"The cat made a swish sound as it darted past."
V
verb
To move smoothly and rapidly with a sweeping or swishing sound.
Example Sentences
"He swished the water in the glass to mix the drink."
"She swished her skirt as she walked into the room."
"The basketball player swished the ball through the hoop."