ash

B2
Pronunciation
/æʃ/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

The solid remains of a fire.

Example Sentences
  • Ash from a fireplace can restore minerals to your garden's soil.
2 Definition

The nonaqueous remains of a material subjected to any complete oxidation process.

3 Definition

Fine particles from a volcano, volcanic ash.

4 Definition

(in the plural) Human (or animal) remains after cremation.

Example Sentences
  • The urn containing his ashes was eventually removed to a closet.
5 Definition

What remains after a catastrophe.

6 Definition

A gray colour, like that of ash.

7 Definition

A shade tree of the genus Fraxinus.

Example Sentences
  • The ash trees are dying off due to emerald ash borer.
8 Definition

The wood of this tree.

9 Definition

The traditional name for the ae ligature (æ), as used in Old English.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To reduce to a residue of ash. See ashing.

2 Definition

To hit the end off of a burning cigar or cigarette.

3 Definition

To hit the end off (a burning cigar or cigarette).

4 Definition

(mostly used in the passive) To cover newly-sown fields of crops with ashes.