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Meaning of mash in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /mæʃ/

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  1. 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. 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. 3. reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading

    Examples

    • « grind the spices in a mortar »
    • « mash the garlic »
  4. Noun

    mash

    Definitions

    1. a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water

    Examples

    • « used in brewing »
  5. 2. mixture of ground animal feeds

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