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Definition dash in British English

dash noun

noun
/dæʃ/
1

an act of running or going somewhere very quickly because you are in a hurry

Example

She made a sudden dash for the door.

Example

He looked at his guards and wondered whether he should make a dash for it.

Example

We had a mad dash around town in search of a present for Dad.

Synonyms and related words
panic rush dash
2

a small amount of a substance added to food or drink to give it a special flavour

Example

Add a dash of soy sauce for that authentic Chinese taste.

Synonyms and related words
a stick of butter/margarine batch bed
2.1

a small amount of an interesting or unusual quality that something contains or has added to it

Example

A dash of glamour was supplied by the presence of a couple of minor TV celebrities.

Synonyms and related words
measure dash tinge
Synonyms and related words
ampersand apostrophe bad break
4

a long signal used for sending messages in Morse code. Short signals are called dots.

Synonyms and related words
alphanumeric break CAPTCHA
5

the dashboard of a car

Synonyms and related words
accelerator air bag back seat
Synonyms and related words
bragging rights confidence pride
7

a short race in which people run as fast as they can

Synonyms and related words
ahead a poor second baton
Definition dash in British English