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dash

[ ˈdash]

dash

noun

Definition of dash (Entry 2 of 2)

1a grammar : a punctuation mark — that is used especially to indicate a break in the thought or structure of a sentence

b : a stroke of a pen

2 : a small usually distinctive addition
//a dash of salt a dash of humor

3a : a sudden onset, rush, or attempt
//make a dash for shelter

b sports : a short fast race
//won the 100-meter dash

4 : animation in style and action
//the verve and dash of her personal writings

5 automotive vehicles : dashboard sense 2
//Put the map on the dash.

6 : a long click or buzz forming a letter or part of a letter (as in Morse code)
//a combination of dots and dashes

7 : flashy display
//really cuts a dash in his new suit

8a(1) : a sudden burst or splash
//a dash of rain

(2) : the sound produced by such a burst

b archaic : blow

dash

verb

[ˈdash]

dashed; dashing; dashes

Definition of dash

(Entry 1 of 2)

intransitive verb

1 : to move with sudden speed
//dashed down the hallway

2 : smash
//waves dashing against the rocks

transitive verb

1 : to break by striking or knocking
//angrily dashed the bouquet of flowers against the table

2a : ruin, destroy
//The news dashed his hopes.

b : depress, sadden

c : to make ashamed
//dashed by her scorn

3 : to complete, execute, or finish off hastily —used with down or off
//dashed down a drinkdash off a letter… he dashed off the book in eight weeks …— Paul Fussell

4 : to knock, hurl, or thrust violently
//dashed water onto his face a boat that had been dashed against the rocks

5 : splash, spatter
//Her pants were dashed with mud.

6 : to affect by mixing in something different
//His delight was dashed with bitterness.

7 [euphemism] : damn entry 1 sense 4
//Dash it all!

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Recent Examples on the Web

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
//All of it has added up to dash the high, high hopes that so many folks held for this team entering the season.
— Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, "Mitch Trubisky’s future with the Bears ________. Answers to 4 timely topics before the Bears face the Eagles in Week 9.," 31 Oct. 2019
//Our reviewers rounded up the best accessories to upgrade your experience, from chargers to dash cams.
— Wired, "A Whistle-Blower Testimony, Google’s Quantum ‘Victory,’ and More News," 26 Sep. 2019
//Connecticut led 70-57 after three quarters and scored 10 of the first 12 points in the fourth to dash any hopes Los Angeles had of a comeback.
— San Diego Union-Tribune, "Sun rout Sparks 94-68, take 2-0 lead in semifinal series," 19 Sep. 2019
//His comments seem to dash fan speculation that the movie might follow portions of Alan Moore and Brian Bolland’s legendary The Killing Joke, the comic that provided the origin story for the Clown Prince of Crime.
— Rachel Yang, EW.com, "Joker director says the Joaquin Phoenix movie 'doesn't follow anything' from the comics," 8 July 2019
//Reds reliever Matt Bowman walked in a run and surrendered a two-run single to dash any comeback hopes in a 7-2 loss at Great American Ball Park in the first game of a two-game interleague series before the All-Star break.
— Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati.com, "Home runs cost Cincinnati Reds in loss to Cleveland Indians, snaps 3-game winning streak," 5 July 2019
//Evaluating those choices is a more meaningful enterprise than using political history to dash off a click-happy list of likes and dislikes.
— Michael Kazin, The New Republic, "The Impossibility of Impeachment," 10 June 2019
//The zoo was littered with the corpses of giraffes and big cats, but the bear had survived due to the efforts of a former bank-teller who dashed through the night to feed her.
— Josephine Livingstone, The New Republic, "Téa Obreht Considers the Camel," 28 Aug. 2019
//This year, the Baton Rouge resident became the oldest woman to compete on an American track following her completion of the 50- and100-meter dashes, per New Orleans' 4 WWL-TV.
— Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, "103-Year-Old Baton Rouge Resident Aces 2019 National Senior Games," 21 June 2019
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
//According to witnesses and a dash cam video from her car, Schroeder also swerved to get out of the way, but collided head-on with Anderson's truck.
— Jim Riccioli, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A driver distracted by his phone crashed into and killed a Waukesha woman in Eagle, complaint says," 12 Nov. 2019
//Steele, however, anticipates that Taylor could run a faster 40-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine.
— Nathan Baird, cleveland, "Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor is the nation’s best running back, but Ohio State’s J.K. Dobbins is closing in," 25 Oct. 2019
//The police dash cam of the arrest went viral, and Webb saw a First Amendment issue.
— Hal Boedeker, orlandosentinel.com, "‘Tosh.0’ returns, features Florida man on sticker crusade," 13 Sep. 2019
//This review is part of our ongoing roundup of the best dash cams.
— Jon L. Jacobi, PCWorld, "Thinkware X700 dash cam review: Classy design with a few missing pieces," 2 Sep. 2019
//The files included the dash-cam video, which clearly depicted Cha assaulting the individual, Rice said.
— Sarah Horner, Twin Cities, "Tou Cha pleads guilty to lesser charge in St. Paul assault case that resulted in firing of 5 officers," 28 Aug. 2019
//Detectives have asked the public to give them any dash cam footage that could shed light on the van’s movements that morning.
— Hannah Knowles, Washington Post, "Man crashes van with $140 million worth of meth into parked police cars in ‘easiest drug bust’ ever, police say," 23 July 2019
//The police superintendent at the time, Garry McCarthy, was fired by the mayor in 2015, one week after police dash-cam video of the deadly encounter was released.
— Phil Helsel, NBC News, "4 Chicago police officers fired over statements they made after another officer fatally shot Laquan McDonald," 19 July 2019
//The incident was captured on both the deputy's body cam and dash cam.
— Jason Silverstein, CBS News, "Police footage shows suspect dragging deputy in his car during traffic stop," 30 June 2019

First Known Use of dash

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 8b

History and Etymology for dash

Verb and Noun

Middle English dasshen, probably from Middle French dachier to impel forward

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(Entry 1 of 2)

active strength of body or mind

the cavalry officer's dash and enthusiasm inspired his men to follow him into battle

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dash

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms of dash (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to go at a pace faster than a walk

one sprinter dashed to the finish line in record-breaking time

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hobble,
limp

2 to proceed or move quickly

we dashed about in a panic, trying to get everything organized before the guests were scheduled to arrive

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3 to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm

she dashed water in his face in an attempt to wake him up

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let fly

4 to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy

our clothes were dashed with the mud of passing cars

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5 to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets

a sudden jolt dashed the hot coffee onto the driver's lap

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squirt

6 to make sad

she's always dashed by the failure of her matchmaking efforts

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dash

verb

English Language Learners Definition of dash

(Entry 1 of 2)

: to run or move quickly or suddenly

: to hit something in a violent and forceful way

: to break or destroy (something) by throwing or hitting it against something

dash

noun

English Language Learners Definition of dash (Entry 2 of 2)

: a punctuation mark — that is used especially to show a break in thought or in the structure of a sentence (as in "We don't know where—or how—the problem began.")

: a small amount of something that is added to something else

: the act of running or moving quickly or suddenly in a particular direction or to a particular place

dash

verb

\ ˈdash \

dashed; dashing

Kids Definition of dash

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : to knock, hurl, or shove violently
//The storm dashed the boat against a reef.

2 : smash entry 2 sense 1
//He dashed the plate to pieces.

3 : splash entry 1 sense 2
//She dashed water on her face.

4 : ruin entry 1 sense 2
//Their hopes were dashed.

5 : to complete or do hastily
//He dashed off a note before leaving.

6 : to move with sudden speed
//The boys dashed up the stairs.

dash

noun

Kids Definition of dash (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a sudden burst or splash
//a dash of cold water

2 : a punctuation mark — that is used most often to show a break in the thought or structure of a sentence

3 : a small amount : touch
//Add a dash of salt.

4 : liveliness in style and action
//A scarf adds dash to the outfit.

5 : a sudden rush or attempt
//… Jane made a mad dash for the hall bathroom and yelled, “Home-free-all!”— Judy Blume, Sheila the Great

6 : a short fast race
//100-yard dash

7 : a long click or buzz forming a letter or part of a letter (as in Morse code)

8 : dashboard

DASH

noun

\ ˈdash\

Medical Definition of DASH

: a diet that is designed to lower blood pressure and emphasizes the consumption of fruit, vegetables, grains, and low-fat or non-fat dairy products