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Smash

/smæʃ/

The sound of a violent impact; a violent striking together.

📖 Definitions of "Smash"

noun
  1. 1

    The sound of a violent impact; a violent striking together.

    "I could hear the screech of the brakes, then the horrible smash of cars colliding."

  2. 2

    A traffic collision.

    "The driver and two passengers were badly injured in the smash."

  3. 3

    Something very successful or popular (as music, food, fashion, etc); a hit.

    "This new show is sure to be a smash."

  4. 4

    A very hard overhead shot hit sharply downward.

    "A smash may not be as pretty as a good half volley, but it can still win points."

verb
  1. 1

    To break (something brittle) violently.

    "The demolition team smashed the buildings to rubble."

  2. 2

    To be destroyed by being smashed.

    "The crockery smashed as it hit the floor."

  3. 3

    To hit extremely hard.

    "Bonds smashed the ball 467 feet, the second longest home run in the history of the park."

  4. 4

    To ruin completely and suddenly.

    "The news smashed any hopes of a reunion."

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