plash

\ ˈplash

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Definition of plash

(Entry 1 of 2)

plash

plashed; plashing; plashes

Definition of plash (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

: to cause a splashing or spattering effect

transitive verb

: to break the surface of (water) : splash

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Examples of plash in a Sentence

Verb water plashed down the drain a child happily plashing in the tub

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The park also contains the park district's administrative offices, an outdoor plash pad, athletic field, outdoor performance area, playground, walking path, an area of native plants and stormwater detention, and outdoor seating. — Staff Report, chicagotribune.com, "Park Ridge's Prospect Park awarded for design and development," 22 Dec. 2017 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb The sea plashes in the dark out there, the trees whisper. — Smith Henderson, Popular Mechanics, "Olympia," 20 Nov. 2017

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