dash

1 of 2

verb

ˈdash

dashed; dashing; dashes

intransitive verb

: to move with sudden speed

dashed down the hallway

: smash

waves dashing against the rocks

transitive verb

: to break by striking or knocking

angrily dashed the bouquet of flowers against the table

: ruin, destroy

The news dashed his hopes.

: depress, sadden

: to make ashamed

dashed by her scorn

: 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

: to knock, hurl, or thrust violently

dashed water onto his face

a boat that had been dashed against the rocks

: splash, spatter

Her pants were dashed with mud.

: to affect by mixing in something different

His delight was dashed with bitterness.

[euphemism] : damn entry 1 sense 4

Dash it all!

dash

2 of 2

noun

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

: a stroke of a pen

: a small usually distinctive addition

a dash of salt

a dash of humor

: a sudden onset, rush, or attempt

make a dash for shelter

sports : a short fast race

won the 100-meter dash

: animation in style and action

the verve and dash of her personal writings

automotive vehicles : dashboard sense 2

Put the map on the dash.

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

a combination of dots and dashes

: flashy display

really cuts a dash in his new suit

a(1)

: a sudden burst or splash

a dash of rain

(2)

: the sound produced by such a burst

archaic : blow

Example Sentences

Verb I'm sorry, but I must dash. I'm late. She dashed down the hallway to the bathroom. People were dashing inside to get out of the rain. The waves dashed the boat against the rocks. Her hopes of winning a medal were dashed after she broke her leg. Noun We made a dash for the exit. the cavalry officer's dash and enthusiasm inspired his men to follow him into battle See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

His team of four include a yoga teacher, an artist, a carpenter and a gardener, people who can drop the tools of their trade to dash out on a call.

Judith Magyar, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 While actors can dash away for a drink at intermission, comedy doesn’t hide the rest and recuperation.

New York Times, 9 July 2022 Reliever Hector Neris uncorked a wild pitch to the screen that allowed Naylor to dash home for Cleveland’s only run.

Joe Noga, cleveland, 25 May 2022 Robles on Thursday tried to dash home from across town to grab some belongings from her home before the flames closed in.

Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2022 Others were too old or just didn’t want to dash down stairs to basements.

James Marson, WSJ, 13 Mar. 2022 Over the years, the summer menu has expanded — from two new plays to four to the current six — a smorgasbord that over as little as two days compels you to dash from one playhouse to another on the campus of Shepherd University, the festival’s home.

Peter Marks, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 Don’t get caught in slow motion as others dash to the door of innovation.

Robert Hoban, Forbes, 2 May 2022 That would dash the oil and gas industry’s dreams of a blue hydrogen future.

Michael J. Coren, Quartz, 29 Dec. 2021

Noun

Carlin then outfitted the dash with aircraft navigational equipment, added a two-way radio, and hid auxiliary fuel tanks in the bow and rudder.

Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 6 Sep. 2022 A few days after the dash in Pamplona, Jack sprinted through Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport to catch Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 heading to Kuala Lumpur.

Timothy Mclaughlin, The Atlantic, 1 Sep. 2022 Any prize that is not purely objective—as, say, the gold medal for the hundred-metre dash is objective—is bound, at some point, to go to some suspect recipients.

David Remnick, The New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2022 Sitting atop the dash in the Touring trim is a new 9-inch touchscreen — the others get a 7-incher.

Tribune News Service, cleveland, 27 Aug. 2022 The overall balance between disparate eras is well executed, thrown off only by the entirely digital dash—the lack of any analog gauges seems a misstep in a vehicle that works so hard to recall some of the marque’s most alluringly analog models.

Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2022 Westslope cutthroat — one of the trout native to the region, identifiable by the dash of red beneath their jaws — have a reputation for being very willing to rise to a dry fly.

Chris Santella, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2022 The second heat of the 200-meter dash was won by Brianna Lyston of Jamaica, who ran a 22.83.

oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2022 Known for his elite speed on the football field, Kanak ran the 41st best time in the nation in the 100 meter dash during the spring track and field season.

USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

dash 1 of 2

verb

ˈdash

dashed; dashing

: to knock, hurl, or shove violently

The storm dashed the boat against a reef.

: smash entry 2 sense 1

He dashed the plate to pieces.

: splash entry 1 sense 2

She dashed water on her face.

: ruin entry 1 sense 2

Their hopes were dashed.

: to complete or do hastily

He dashed off a note before leaving.

: to move with sudden speed

The boys dashed up the stairs.

dash

2 of 2

noun

: a sudden burst or splash

a dash of cold water

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

: a small amount : touch

Add a dash of salt.

: liveliness in style and action

A scarf adds dash to the outfit.

: a sudden rush or attempt

… Jane made a mad dash for the hall bathroom and yelled, "Home-free-all!"

Judy Blume, Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great

: a short fast race

100-yard dash

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

: dashboard

dashes

verb

present tense third-person singular of dash

as in jogs

to go at a pace faster than a walk one sprinter dashed to the finish line in record-breaking time

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

jogs
trots
runs
sprints
skips
gallops
rushes
leaps
races
scampers
trips
speeds
hurries
zips
scoots
scurries
bounds
hustles
lopes
bowls
bolts
barrels
blasts
scuttles
canters
springs
buzzes
rockets
rips
hurtles
tears
zooms
whisks
hurls
humps
whirls
bustles
hares
jets
blazes
rams
hies
careens
rustles
pelts
breezes
cannonballs
blows
belts
bombs
courses
shags
shoots
patters
nips
hastens
hoofs (it)
legs (it)
foots (it)
hotfoots (it)
steps (along)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

strolls
saunters
shuffles
ambles
lags
pokes
drags
crawls
lingers
loiters
creeps
dawdles
shambles
dallies
tarries
trudges
plods
lumbers
limps
hobbles
dillydallies

as in scurries

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

scurries
rushes
races
zips
jumps
chases
trots
speeds
hurries
drives
travels
flies
scoots
buzzes
runs
steps
darts
blasts
scuttles
bolts
bowls
blows
rips
jogs
zooms
tears
barrels
whirls
rams
hustles
rockets
hurls
shoots
hurtles
whisks
blazes
humps
hares
bustles
rustles
motors
jets
gallops
nips
breezes
bundles
highballs
hies
pelts
careens
cannonballs
belts
courses
bombs
streaks
hastens
careers
sprints
scampers
beats it
flits
shakes a leg
cracks (on)
whizzes
makes tracks
scuffles
arrows
beetles
steps on it
gets a move on
scuds
stampedes
hotfoots (it)
outruns
overtakes
accelerates
steps out
beelines
quickens
outpaces
outstrips
catches up
fast-forwards

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

pokes
crawls
lags
drags
creeps
pokes
lingers
loiters
hangs (around or out)
strolls
dawdles
saunters
shuffles
ambles
dallies
tarries
plods
lumbers
slows (down or up)
decelerates
dillydallies

as in throws

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

throws
tosses
hurls
flings
slings
fires
bowls
catapults
launches
chucks
lobs
pegs
heaves
casts
hurtles
pelts
darts
lofts
flips
pitches
guns
thrusts
rolls
hooks
lets fly
passes
rifles
precipitates
shoots
propels
projects
ejects
bucks
impels

as in splashes

to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy our clothes were dashed with the mud of passing cars

Synonyms & Similar Words

splashes
splatters
spatters
soaks
washes
plashes
bathes
drowns
saturates
bespatters
sprinkles
sprays
drenches
squirts
waters
steeps
impregnates
sops
souses
douses
slushes
slops
dowses

as in spatters

to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets a sudden jolt dashed the hot coffee onto the driver's lap

Synonyms & Similar Words

splashes
spatters
sprinkles
swashes
sprays
sloshes
slops
squirts
laps
dabbles
washes
spritzes
plashes

as in troubles

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

troubles
weighs down
dejects
gets down
worries
depresses
distresses
burdens
concerns
torments
tortures
oppresses
saddens
bothers
bums (out)
disquiets
dispirits
unsettles
upsets
daunts
discourages
disturbs
ails
discomforts
afflicts
discomposes
unnerves
exercises
undoes
unhinges
dismays
disheartens
perturbs
demoralizes
agitates
freaks (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

buoys
brightens
rejoices
animates
lightens
comforts
cheers (up)
consoles
assures
reassures
stimulates
invigorates
inspires
soothes
gladdens
excites
enlivens
solaces
lifts
encourages
delights
pleases
elates
boosts
heartens
gratifies
uplifts
exhilarates
elevates

单词	dashes
释义	dash 1 of 2 verb ˈdash dashed; dashing; dashes 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 2 a : 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! dash 2 of 2 noun 1 a 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 3 a : 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 8 a(1) : a sudden burst or splash a dash of rain (2) : the sound produced by such a burst b archaic : blow Synonyms Verb gallop jog run scamper sprint trip trot Noun beans bounce brio drive dynamism energy esprit gas get-up-and-go ginger go gusto hardihood juice life moxie oomph pep punch sap snap starch verve vigor vim vinegar vitality zing zip See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb I'm sorry, but I must dash. I'm late. She dashed down the hallway to the bathroom. People were dashing inside to get out of the rain. The waves dashed the boat against the rocks. Her hopes of winning a medal were dashed after she broke her leg. Noun We made a dash for the exit. the cavalry officer's dash and enthusiasm inspired his men to follow him into battle See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb His team of four include a yoga teacher, an artist, a carpenter and a gardener, people who can drop the tools of their trade to dash out on a call. Judith Magyar, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 While actors can dash away for a drink at intermission, comedy doesn’t hide the rest and recuperation. New York Times, 9 July 2022 Reliever Hector Neris uncorked a wild pitch to the screen that allowed Naylor to dash home for Cleveland’s only run. Joe Noga, cleveland, 25 May 2022 Robles on Thursday tried to dash home from across town to grab some belongings from her home before the flames closed in. Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2022 Others were too old or just didn’t want to dash down stairs to basements. James Marson, WSJ, 13 Mar. 2022 Over the years, the summer menu has expanded — from two new plays to four to the current six — a smorgasbord that over as little as two days compels you to dash from one playhouse to another on the campus of Shepherd University, the festival’s home. Peter Marks, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 Don’t get caught in slow motion as others dash to the door of innovation. Robert Hoban, Forbes, 2 May 2022 That would dash the oil and gas industry’s dreams of a blue hydrogen future. Michael J. Coren, Quartz, 29 Dec. 2021 Noun Carlin then outfitted the dash with aircraft navigational equipment, added a two-way radio, and hid auxiliary fuel tanks in the bow and rudder. Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 6 Sep. 2022 A few days after the dash in Pamplona, Jack sprinted through Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport to catch Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 heading to Kuala Lumpur. Timothy Mclaughlin, The Atlantic, 1 Sep. 2022 Any prize that is not purely objective—as, say, the gold medal for the hundred-metre dash is objective—is bound, at some point, to go to some suspect recipients. David Remnick, The New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2022 Sitting atop the dash in the Touring trim is a new 9-inch touchscreen — the others get a 7-incher. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 27 Aug. 2022 The overall balance between disparate eras is well executed, thrown off only by the entirely digital dash—the lack of any analog gauges seems a misstep in a vehicle that works so hard to recall some of the marque’s most alluringly analog models. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2022 Westslope cutthroat — one of the trout native to the region, identifiable by the dash of red beneath their jaws — have a reputation for being very willing to rise to a dry fly. Chris Santella, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2022 The second heat of the 200-meter dash was won by Brianna Lyston of Jamaica, who ran a 22.83. oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2022 Known for his elite speed on the football field, Kanak ran the 41st best time in the nation in the 100 meter dash during the spring track and field season. USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English dasshen, probably from Middle French dachier to impel forward First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 8b Phrases Containing dash cut a dash dash it (all) make a dash for mad dash dash off dash cam swung dash cut a dash dash it (all) make a dash for mad dash dash off dash cam swung dash See More Kids Definition dash 1 of 2 verb ˈdash dashed; dashing 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 2 of 2 noun 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, Otherwise Known as 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 Medical Definition DASH noun ˈdash : 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 History and Etymology for dash dietary approaches to stop hypertension dashes verb present tense third-person singular of dash 1 as in jogs to go at a pace faster than a walk one sprinter dashed to the finish line in record-breaking time Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance jogs trots runs sprints skips gallops rushes leaps races scampers trips speeds hurries zips scoots scurries bounds hustles lopes bowls bolts barrels blasts scuttles canters springs buzzes rockets rips hurtles tears zooms whisks hurls humps whirls bustles hares jets blazes rams hies careens rustles pelts breezes cannonballs blows belts bombs courses shags shoots patters nips hastens hoofs (it) legs (it) foots (it) hotfoots (it) steps (along) Antonyms & Near Antonyms strolls saunters shuffles ambles lags pokes drags crawls lingers loiters creeps dawdles shambles dallies tarries trudges plods lumbers limps hobbles dillydallies See More 2 as in scurries to proceed or move quickly we dashed about in a panic, trying to get everything organized before the guests were scheduled to arrive Synonyms & Similar Words scurries rushes races zips jumps chases trots speeds hurries drives travels flies scoots buzzes runs steps darts blasts scuttles bolts bowls blows rips jogs zooms tears barrels whirls rams hustles rockets hurls shoots hurtles whisks blazes humps hares bustles rustles motors jets gallops nips breezes bundles highballs hies pelts careens cannonballs belts courses bombs streaks hastens careers sprints scampers beats it flits shakes a leg cracks (on) whizzes makes tracks scuffles arrows beetles steps on it gets a move on scuds stampedes hotfoots (it) outruns overtakes accelerates steps out beelines quickens outpaces outstrips catches up fast-forwards Antonyms & Near Antonyms pokes crawls lags drags creeps pokes lingers loiters hangs (around or out) strolls dawdles saunters shuffles ambles dallies tarries plods lumbers slows (down or up) decelerates dillydallies See More 3 as in throws 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 Synonyms & Similar Words throws tosses hurls flings slings fires bowls catapults launches chucks lobs pegs heaves casts hurtles pelts darts lofts flips pitches guns thrusts rolls hooks lets fly passes rifles precipitates shoots propels projects ejects bucks impels 4 as in splashes to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy our clothes were dashed with the mud of passing cars Synonyms & Similar Words splashes splatters spatters soaks washes plashes bathes drowns saturates bespatters sprinkles sprays drenches squirts waters steeps impregnates sops souses douses slushes slops dowses 5 as in spatters to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets a sudden jolt dashed the hot coffee onto the driver's lap Synonyms & Similar Words splashes spatters sprinkles swashes sprays sloshes slops squirts laps dabbles washes spritzes plashes 6 as in troubles to make sad she's always dashed by the failure of her matchmaking efforts Synonyms & Similar Words troubles weighs down dejects gets down worries depresses distresses burdens concerns torments tortures oppresses saddens bothers bums (out) disquiets dispirits unsettles upsets daunts discourages disturbs ails discomforts afflicts discomposes unnerves exercises undoes unhinges dismays disheartens perturbs demoralizes agitates freaks (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms buoys brightens rejoices animates lightens comforts cheers (up) consoles assures reassures stimulates invigorates inspires soothes gladdens excites enlivens solaces lifts encourages delights pleases elates boosts heartens gratifies uplifts exhilarates elevates See More
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dash

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