German Meaning of dash

Gedankenstrich

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Definitions and Meaning of dash in English

Wordnet

dash (n)

distinctive and stylish elegance

a quick run

a footrace run at top speed

a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text

the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code

the act of moving with great haste

Wordnet

dash (v)

run or move very quickly or hastily

break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over

hurl or thrust violently

destroy or break

cause to lose courage

add an enlivening or altering element to

Webster

dash (v. t.)

To throw with violence or haste; to cause to strike violently or hastily; -- often used with against.

To break, as by throwing or by collision; to shatter; to crust; to frustrate; to ruin.

To put to shame; to confound; to confuse; to abash; to depress.

To throw in or on in a rapid, careless manner; to mix, reduce, or adulterate, by throwing in something of an inferior quality; to overspread partially; to bespatter; to touch here and there; as, to dash wine with water; to dash paint upon a picture.

To form or sketch rapidly or carelessly; to execute rapidly, or with careless haste; -- with off; as, to dash off a review or sermon.

To erase by a stroke; to strike out; knock out; -- with out; as, to dash out a word.

Webster

dash (v. i.)

To rust with violence; to move impetuously; to strike violently; as, the waves dash upon rocks.

Webster

dash (n.)

Violent striking together of two bodies; collision; crash.

A sudden check; abashment; frustration; ruin; as, his hopes received a dash.

A slight admixture, infusion, or adulteration; a partial overspreading; as, wine with a dash of water; red with a dash of purple.

A rapid movement, esp. one of short duration; a quick stroke or blow; a sudden onset or rush; as, a bold dash at the enemy; a dash of rain.

Energy in style or action; animation; spirit.

A vain show; a blustering parade; a flourish; as, to make or cut a great dash.

A mark or line [--], in writing or printing, denoting a sudden break, stop, or transition in a sentence, or an abrupt change in its construction, a long or significant pause, or an unexpected or epigrammatic turn of sentiment. Dashes are also sometimes used instead of marks or parenthesis.

The sign of staccato, a small mark [/] denoting that the note over which it is placed is to be performed in a short, distinct manner.

The line drawn through a figure in the thorough bass, as a direction to raise the interval a semitone.

A short, spirited effort or trial of speed upon a race course; -- used in horse racing, when a single trial constitutes the race.

FAQs About the word dash

Gedankenstrich

distinctive and stylish elegance, a quick run, a footrace run at top speed, a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllable

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