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
LeiaLAY-a (Popular Culture)Biblical Greek, Popular Culture
Aristomache-Ancient Greek
CooperKOOP-ər, KUWP-ərEnglish
Shinta-Indonesian, Javanese
Nelinha-Portuguese
Theda-German