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Meaning ofdashin English

dash

us//dæʃ//uk//dæʃ//

Pluraldashes
Past Tensedashed
Participle Verbdashing
Third Person Singulardashes

Definitions

Verb
1. to run quickly (short distance)
  She will dash across the street to catch the bus.
2. to ruin hopes or dreams; destroy
  Her careless words will dash the child's hopes of getting the job.
3. to dishearten or sadden someone
  The news of the cancellation will dash the team's spirits.
4. to complete something hastily (quickly done)
  She had to dash off her report to meet the tight deadline.
5. to write or draw rapidly (a quick note)
  She will dash off a quick note to her friend.
6. to sprinkle or splatter (liquid, etc.)
  The chef will dash some olive oil into the pan.
Noun
1. a short, swift run or flight
2. a sudden, violent onset or attack
  The storm caused a dash of heavy rain that flooded the city.
3. a small amount of liquid (less than 1/8 teaspoon)
  Add a dash of salt to the recipe for extra flavor.
4. a symbol (‒, –, —, ―) used in writing
  The author used a dash to indicate a pause in the sentence.
5. showy energy; flashy style
  The performer's dash and charisma won over the audience.
6. a bribe or small gift (in some cultures)
  The police officer was accused of taking a dash from the merchant.

Compounds / Phrases

dashboard oblique dash dash across