Word: dashes
Phonetic:
/ˈdæʃɪz/Listen:
Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
(by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
A short run, flight.
A rushing or violent onset.
Violent strike; a whack.
A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon. Example: Add a dash of vinegar.
(by extension) A slight admixture. Example: There is a dash of craziness in his personality.
Ostentatious vigor. Example: Aren't we full of dash this morning?
A dashboard.
(Liberia) A bribe or gratuity; a gift.
A stand-in for a censored word, like "Devil" or "damn". (Compare deuce.)
To run quickly or for a short distance. Example: He dashed across the field.
To leave or depart. Example: I have to dash now. See you soon.
To destroy by striking (against). Example: He dashed the bottle against the bar and turned about to fight.
To throw violently. Example: The man was dashed from the vehicle during the accident.
(sometimes figurative) To sprinkle; to splatter.
To mix, reduce, or adulterate, by throwing in something of an inferior quality. Example: to dash wine with water
(of hopes or dreams) To ruin; to destroy. Example: Her hopes were dashed when she saw the damage.
To dishearten; to sadden.
To complete hastily, usually with down or off. Example: He dashed down his eggs, she dashed off her homework
To draw quickly; jot.
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