dash

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Pronunciation
/dæʃ/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).

2 Definition

(by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.

3 Definition

A short run, flight.

4 Definition

A rushing or violent onset.

5 Definition

Violent strike; a whack.

6 Definition

A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.

Example Sentences
  • Add a dash of vinegar.
7 Definition

(by extension) A slight admixture.

Example Sentences
  • There is a dash of craziness in his personality.
8 Definition

Ostentatious vigor.

Example Sentences
  • Aren't we full of dash this morning?
9 Definition

A dashboard.

10 Definition

(Liberia) A bribe or gratuity; a gift.

11 Definition

A stand-in for a censored word, like "Devil" or "damn". (Compare deuce.)

Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

To run quickly or for a short distance.

Example Sentences
  • He dashed across the field.
2 Definition

To leave or depart.

Example Sentences
  • I have to dash now. See you soon.
3 Definition

To destroy by striking (against).

Example Sentences
  • He dashed the bottle against the bar and turned about to fight.
4 Definition

To throw violently.

Example Sentences
  • The man was dashed from the vehicle during the accident.
5 Definition

(sometimes figurative) To sprinkle; to splatter.

6 Definition

To mix, reduce, or adulterate, by throwing in something of an inferior quality.

Example Sentences
  • to dash wine with water
7 Definition

(of hopes or dreams) To ruin; to destroy.

Example Sentences
  • Her hopes were dashed when she saw the damage.
8 Definition

To dishearten; to sadden.

9 Definition

To complete hastily, usually with down or off.

Example Sentences
  • He dashed down his eggs, she dashed off her homework
10 Definition

To draw quickly; jot.

Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Damn!