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Meaning of mash in English
Pronunciation
/mæʃ/
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Verb
mash
Etymology
Old English māsc (as a brewing term), of West Germanic origin; perhaps ultimately related to mix
Definitions
1.
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
Examples
« crush an aluminum can »
« squeeze a lemon »
2.
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
Examples
« The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries »
« My husband never flirts with other women »
3.
reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
Examples
« grind the spices in a mortar »
« mash the garlic »
Noun
mash
Definitions
1.
a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water
Examples
« used in brewing »
2.
mixture of ground animal feeds