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lap against

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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: against, lap


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It lies on the bottom of the rugged cliffs and mountains that surround it, its peasant houses painted bright blues and reds built just off the aquamarine waters that gently lap against the limestone base.
A trip to the beach even in the cold of winter just to watch the waves lap against the shore?
The tranquil waters lap against shores lined with palm, mango, banana and avocado trees.
 
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