awash

(ə wôs̸h)

adverb, adjective

  1. just above the surface of the water so that breakers, tide, etc. flow over
  2. floating on the water
  3. flooded with water

See awash in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb
  1. a. Washed by the sea.
    b. Washing about.
  2. In such a position or way as to be covered with or as if with water.
adjective
  1. Level with or washed by waves.
  2. Overflowing with or as if with water: “Some of America's big cities are awash in vacant office space” (Ross K. Baker).
  3. Floating on or as if on waves.

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