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swashing

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[swosh-ing, swaw-shing] / ˈswɒʃ ɪŋ, ˈswɔ ʃɪŋ /

adjective

  1. tending to swash.

    swashing water.

  2. swashbuckling.


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Etymology

Origin of swashing

First recorded in 1550–60; swash + -ing 2


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Because swashing depends on fermentation and acidic by products, altering factors such as surface pH or sugar levels could limit bacterial growth.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2026

The swashing effect begins when bacteria consume fermentable sugars such as glucose, maltose, or xylose.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2026

Without them, bacteria cannot produce the fluid flows needed for swashing.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2026

Because at one point there’s a drawing on the page of what sword swashing looks like—just a crazy scribble, like at the end of a fancy old time signature.

From Slate ● Mar. 16, 2016

One night we heard water swashing under the forecastle deck.

From The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document by Anonymous

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