Washed by the waves or tide; -- said of a rock or strip of shore, or (Naut.) of an anchor, etc., when flush with the surface of the water, so that the waves break over it.
- Washed by the sea.
- Washing about.
- In such a position or way as to be covered with or as if with water.
- Level with or washed by waves.
- Overflowing with or as if with water: "Some of America's big cities are awash in vacant office space” ( Ross K. Baker).
- Floating on or as if on waves.