lap against



lap (up) against something

[for waves] to splash gently against something. The waves lapped up against the shore softly. The waves lapped against the side of the boat all night long, and I couldn't sleep.
See also: lap

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Benedictusbay-nə-DIK-tus (Dutch)Late Roman, Dutch
Nima (2)-Persian
Adcocks['ædkɔks]
Keysha-African American (Rare)
Fiorino-Italian
QuÝ-Vietnamese