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Definition dash in American English

dash verb

verb
/dæʃ/
1

to run or go somewhere very quickly because you are in a hurry

Example

Maria came dashing down the stairs.

Example

I dashed out into the street, still in my pajamas.

Synonyms and related words
hurry rush dash run run runner
2

to throw or hit something very violently onto a surface, usually so that it breaks

Example

He picked up a glass and dashed it against the wall.

Synonyms and related words
hit punch strike throw direct aim
2.1

if water dashes against something, it hits it violently

Example

Huge waves dashed against the side of the boat.

Synonyms and related words
break burst cast up
Definition dash in American English