swell
swell
noun
A slow, continuous movement of the sea in large, unbroken waves.
"The boat rode the gentle swell of the ocean."
verb
To become larger or rounder, often due to fluid or internal pressure.
"Her ankle began to swell after the fall."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: tumefy, tumesce, intumesce, swell up, well, well up, crestless wave, puff up, keen, good, smashing, nifty