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Swell (Noun)

A rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor).

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

The oceanographer studied the swell on the seafloor, which was a rounded elevation of volcanic origin.
The submarine's sonar detected a large swell in the distance, which turned out to be an underwater mountain.
The ship navigated through the choppy waters, careful to avoid the swell that rose up from the ocean floor.
The marine biologist was fascinated by the unique ecosystem that existed on the swell, which was home to a variety of deep-sea creatures.
The geologist analyzed the data from the research vessel, which indicated the presence of a massive swell in the middle of the ocean basin.

A crescendo followed by a decrescendo.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The music began with a gentle melody that gradually built up to a swell of sound, before slowly fading away.
As the storm approached, the waves started to rise, forming a massive swell that crashed against the shore.
The crowd's excitement grew to a swell of cheers and applause as the concert reached its climax.
The orchestra's strings created a beautiful swell of sound that filled the entire auditorium.
The surfer paddled out to catch the swell of the wave, feeling the rush of adrenaline as it lifted her board.

A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance.

Nouns denoting people.

The undulating movement of the surface of the open sea.

Nouns denoting natural events.

The strong wind created a big swell that made it difficult to navigate the small boat.
As the storm approached, the swell began to grow, and the waves crashed against the shore.
The surfers waited patiently for a set of waves with a suitable swell to ride into the beach.
After the shipwreck, the survivors had to cope with a massive swell that threatened to capsize their lifeboat.
The sailor gazed out at the endless swell, mesmerized by the rhythmic motion of the waves.