Perhaps you should try some spelling variations:
slash » flash, clash, slas
swath » spath, sath, seath, stath
swat » sat, seat, stat
sweat » sweet, swept
swan » san, span
-plate* » -plates*, -place*

You may be able to get more results by adjusting your search query.

• If you are trying to use Boolean operators, they must be ALL CAPS: ((smash OR slash) OR ((swath OR swat) OR (sweat OR swan)))-plate*.
• The words AND, OR and NOT may confuse the search; try adding quotes: "((smash or slash) or ((swath OR swat) or (sweat or swan)))-plate*".