The word "awash" and it's meaning - Writing Forum

Hello,

First of all, English is not my first language. I try to use google and online dictionaries but I haven't found an answer to this.

If I for example would like to describe an animal carcass that is covered in flies, would this be a correct use of the word "awash":

"The dead deer was awash in black flies."

What I want to express in this case is a metaphor to waves coming to shore to indicate how the flies moved, that they will leave the carcass when they are done so to speak, and so on. Much like a wave. Would this then be correct? If not I would be very happy if someone could give similar constructs that I could use instead!

Thanks a lot!

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