dash

/dæʃ/

noun

1
Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
2
(by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
3
A short run, flight.
4
A rushing or violent onset.
5
Violent strike; a whack.
6
A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.
“Add a dash of vinegar.”
7
(by extension) A slight admixture.
“There is a dash of craziness in his personality.”
8
Ostentatious vigor.
“Aren't we full of dash this morning?”
9
A dashboard.
10
(Liberia) A bribe or gratuity; a gift.
11
A stand-in for a censored word, like "Devil" or "damn". (Compare deuce.)

1
To run quickly or for a short distance.
“He dashed across the field.”
2
To leave or depart.
“I have to dash now. See you soon.”
3
To destroy by striking (against).
“He dashed the bottle against the bar and turned about to fight.”
4
To throw violently.
“The man was dashed from the vehicle during the accident.”
5
(sometimes figurative) To sprinkle; to splatter.
6
To mix, reduce, or adulterate, by throwing in something of an inferior quality.
“to dash wine with water”
7
(of hopes or dreams) To ruin; to destroy.
“Her hopes were dashed when she saw the damage.”
8
To dishearten; to sadden.
9
To complete hastily, usually with down or off.
“He dashed down his eggs, she dashed off her homework”
10
To draw quickly; jot.

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