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  1. transitive verb To break or smash by striking violently.
  2. transitive verb To hurl, knock, or thrust with sudden violence.
  3. transitive verb To splash; bespatter.
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  • Clipped to the bottom of the dash was an added-on toggle switch that was labeled NO. —  F ;SF; - vol 097 issue 02 - August 1999
  • The beanbag ashtray on the dash was a mountain of butts. —  AHMM,July-August2007
  • Left on the dash was a partially used $5 book of McDonalds gift certificates and a unopened BBQ sauce. —  David LaPlante davidlaplante.com
  • Leading the way in the dash was Troy Martini of the Kennedy, who also posted his second consecutive win in with a time of 6.2, followed by Shyheem Silvia's victory in the 220 yard dash (33.0). —  The Somerville News Blog
  • There's a cubbyhole on the top of the dash, which is a great place to stash stuff, but the plastic top was curling down a bit at the corners, cheapening the feel of the car. —  KickingTires
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Used in the same context Used in the Same Context

rush ·  splash ·  leap ·  flash ·  touch ·  stroke ·  courage ·  roar ·  sweep ·  audacity ·  determination ·  streak

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dash:   dashes ·  dashing ·  dashed
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Etymologies (5)

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  1. Middle English dashen, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish daske, to beat.
  2. Alteration of damn.

Toggle Century etymologies Century Dictionary (3)

  1. from Middle English daschen, dassen, rush with violence, strike with violence, from Danish daske = Swedish daska, slap, strike, beat. Cf. dush.
  2. from dash, v.
  3. Also dashee; W. African.
 

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