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swishing

UK
/ˈswɪʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈswɪʃɪŋ/
swishing around
swishing by

Translations

swishingnoun
swishings
pl
bruissementAction caractérisée par un bruit doux et léger pendant le mouvement.
The swishing of her dress as she walked down the hallway was quite noticeable.
Le bruissement de sa robe lorsqu’elle traversait le couloir était bien perceptible.
The swishing of the leaves in the wind was soothing to listen to.
Le bruissement des feuilles dans le vent était apaisant à écouter.
Synonyms
soughing
rustling
whooshing
swooshing
swishinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈswɪʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈswɪʃɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that makes a soft, rustling sound.
bruissantSe dit d’un mouvement qui produit un léger bruissement.
She listened to the swishing curtains as the breeze came through the open window.
Elle écoutait les rideaux bruissants tandis que la brise entrait par la fenêtre ouverte.
swishverb

swishing

Gerund

swished
Past Simple
swished
Past Participle
swishing
Gerund
UK
/swɪʃ/
US
/swɪʃ/
sifflerPour un mouvement rapide produisant un son de frottement ou de souffle.
The wind swished through the trees, creating a soothing sound.
Le vent sifflait à travers les arbres, créant un son apaisant.
rincerPour un liquide qu'on fait circuler dans la bouche, notamment un bain de bouche.
He swished the mouthwash around before spitting it out.
Il a rincé le bain de bouche dans sa bouche avant de le recracher.
balayerPour un mouvement léger et ample, surtout avec un vêtement ou un objet.
She swished her skirt as she walked across the room.
Elle a balayé sa jupe en traversant la pièce.
Additional translations
mettreBasketball ; pour marquer un panier net.
Synonyms
swoop
whoosh
glide
swing
whirl
swoosh

Definitions

swishingnoun
A soft, rustling sound, often made by something moving quickly through the air or brushing against something else.
The swishing of the leaves in the wind was soothing to listen to.
The act of moving with a soft, rustling sound.
The swishing of her dress as she walked down the hallway was quite noticeable.
swishinggerund / present participle
Making or characterized by a soft, rustling sound while moving.
She listened to the swishing curtains as the breeze came through the open window.
swishverb
To move with a hissing or rushing sound.
The wind swished through the trees, creating a soothing sound.
To move or cause to move with a light, sweeping motion.
She swished her skirt as she walked across the room.
To rinse or swirl liquid around in the mouth.
He swished the mouthwash around before spitting it out.
To make a basketball shot that goes through the net without touching the rim or backboard.
She swished a three-pointer to tie the game.
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