Definitions
1.nounAny of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
2.noun(by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
3.nounA short run, flight.
4.nounA rushing or violent onset.
5.nounViolent strike; a whack.
6.nounA small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon."Add a dash of vinegar."
7.noun(by extension) A slight admixture."There is a dash of craziness in his personality."
8.nounOstentatious vigor."Aren't we full of dash this morning?"
9.nounA dashboard.
10.noun(Liberia) A bribe or gratuity; a gift.
11.nounA stand-in for a censored word, like "Devil" or "damn". (Compare deuce.)
12.verbTo run quickly or for a short distance."He dashed across the field."
13.verbTo leave or depart."I have to dash now. See you soon."
14.verbTo destroy by striking (against)."He dashed the bottle against the bar and turned about to fight."
15.verbTo throw violently."The man was dashed from the vehicle during the accident."
16.verb(sometimes figurative) To sprinkle; to splatter.
17.verbTo mix, reduce, or adulterate, by throwing in something of an inferior quality."to dash wine with water"
18.verb(of hopes or dreams) To ruin; to destroy."Her hopes were dashed when she saw the damage."
19.verbTo dishearten; to sadden.
20.verbTo complete hastily, usually with down or off."He dashed down his eggs, she dashed off her homework"
21.verbTo draw quickly; jot.
22.interjectionDamn!