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Dashes

/ˈdæʃɪz/

Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).

📖 Definitions of "Dashes"

noun
  1. 1

    Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).

  2. 2

    (by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.

  3. 3

    A short run, flight.

  4. 4

    A rushing or violent onset.

verb
  1. 1

    To run quickly or for a short distance.

    "He dashed across the field."

  2. 2

    To leave or depart.

    "I have to dash now. See you soon."

  3. 3

    To destroy by striking (against).

    "He dashed the bottle against the bar and turned about to fight."

  4. 4

    To throw violently.

    "The man was dashed from the vehicle during the accident."

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