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
MiĤAelomee-khah-E-loEsperanto
Kadrİ-Turkish
ErrolER-əlEnglish
Sohrab-Persian, Persian Mythology
Evelinae-ve-LEE-nah (Italian, Swedish)English, Italian, Swedish
Ciel-Various