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swash

/swɒʃ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does swash mean?

noun, verb

A swash is a flourish or stroke of a pen or brush, typically in calligraphy. To swash is to move or flow in a curved or wavelike motion.

Example

"The artist's signature was a beautiful swash across the bottom of the page."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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