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Schwall — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • flush verb To clean by flooding with water, especially a toilet.
  • gush verb To flow out suddenly and in large amounts.
  • surge noun A sudden, powerful increase or rush.
  • torrent noun A violent, fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.

Senses

Schwall is used for these senses in English:

  • flush A sudden flowing; a rush which fills or overflows, as of water for cleansing purposes.
  • gush A sudden rapid outflow.
  • surge A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.
  • torrent A violent flow, as of water, lava, etc.; a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, as down a precipice.

flush — full definition

  1. verb To clean by flooding with water, especially a toilet.
  2. verb To turn red in the face from embarrassment, heat, or emotion.
  3. noun A reddening of the face caused by embarrassment, heat, or excitement.
  4. adj Level or even with a surrounding surface.
  5. noun In card games, a hand made up entirely of cards from the same suit.

gush — full definition

  1. verb To flow out suddenly and in large amounts.
  2. verb To express enthusiasm or praise in an excessive, over-the-top way.
  3. noun A sudden, forceful outflow of liquid.

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