dash
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/dæʃ/
English
Definitions
noun
- 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.
verb
- To run quickly or for a short distance.“He dashed across the field.”
- To leave or depart.“I have to dash now. See you soon.”
- To destroy by striking (against).“He dashed the bottle against the bar and turned about to fight.”
- To throw violently.“The man was dashed from the vehicle during the accident.”
interjection
- Damn!