Waves gently lapped at the shore.
Meaning: The sentence portrays the gentle movement of waves as they wash against the shore, creating a sense of peace and tranquility.
Choice of Words: Waves refers to the ridges or swells on the surface of a body of water, often caused by wind or tides. Lapped means to wash gently against something. Gently emphasizes the soft and delicate nature of the waves' movement. At indicates the object that the waves are washing against, which is the shore.
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