Dash vs. Smash
Difference Between Dash and Smash
Dashnoun
(typography) Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
Smashnoun
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.Dashnoun
(colloquial) A hyphen or minus sign.
Smashnoun
A traffic collision.
The driver and two passengers were badly injured in the smash.Dashnoun
(by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
Smashnoun
Something very successful.
This new show of mine is sure to be a smash.Dashnoun
A short run, flight.
When the feds came they did the dash.Smashnoun
(tennis) 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.Dashnoun
A rushing or violent onset.
Smashnoun
A bankruptcy.
Dashnoun
Violent strike; a whack.
Smashverb
To break (something brittle) violently.
The demolition team smashed the buildings to rubble.The flying rock smashed the window to pieces.Dashnoun
A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.
Add a dash of vinegar.Smashverb
(intransitive) To be destroyed by being smashed.
The crockery smashed as it hit the floor.Dashnoun
A slight admixture.
There is a dash of craziness in his personality.Smashverb
To hit extremely hard.
He smashed his head against the table.Bonds smashed the ball 467 feet, the second longest home run in the history of the park.Dashnoun
Ostentatious vigor.
Aren't we full of dash this morning?Smashverb
(figuratively) To ruin completely and suddenly.
The news smashed any hopes of a reunion.Dashnoun
A dashboard.
Smashverb
To defeat overwhelmingly; to gain a comprehensive success.
The Indians smashed the Yankees 22-0.I really smashed that English exam.Dashnoun
A bribe or gratuity; a gift
Smashverb
(US) To deform through continuous pressure.
I slowly smashed the modeling clay flat with the palm of my hand.Dashnoun
A stand-in for a censored word, like "Devil" or "damn". (Compare deuce.)
Smashverb
To have sexual intercourse with.
Would you smash her?Dashverb
(intransitive) To run quickly or for a short distance.
He dashed across the field.Smashnoun
a vigorous blow;
the sudden knock floored himhe took a bash right in his facehe got a bang on the headDashverb
To leave or depart.
I have to dash now. See you soon.Smashnoun
a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles)
Dashverb
(transitive) To destroy by striking (against).
He dashed the bottle against the bar and turned about to fight.Smashnoun
a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head
Dashverb
(transitive) To throw violently.
The man was dashed from the vehicle during the accident.Smashnoun
the act of colliding with something;
his crash through the windowthe fullback's smash into the defensive lineDashverb
To sprinkle; to splatter.
Smashnoun
a conspicuous success;
that song was his first hit and marked the beginning of his careerthat new Broadway show is a real smasherthe party went with a bangDashverb
To mix, reduce, or adulterate, by throwing in something of an inferior quality.
to dash wine with waterSmashverb
hit hard;
He smashed a 3-run homerDashverb
To ruin; to destroy.
Her hopes were dashed when she saw the damage.Smashverb
break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over;
Smash a plateDashverb
(transitive) To dishearten; to sadden.
Her thoughts were dashed to melancholy.Smashverb
reduce to bankruptcy;
My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!The slump in the financial markets smashed himDashverb
(transitive) To complete hastily, usually with down or off.
He dashed down his eggs, she dashed off her homeworkSmashverb
hit violently;
She smashed her car against the guard railDashverb
(transitive) To draw quickly; jot.
Smashverb
humiliate or depress completely;
She was crushed by his refusal of her invitationThe death of her son smashed herDashinterjection
(euphemistic) Damn!
Smashverb
damage or destroy as if by violence;
The teenager banged up the car of his motherDashnoun
distinctive and stylish elegance;
he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officerSmashverb
hit (a tennis ball) in a powerful overhead stroke
Dashnoun
a quick run
Smashverb
collide or strike violently and suddenly;
The motorcycle smashed into the guard railDashnoun
a footrace run at top speed;
he is preparing for the 100-yard dashSmashverb
overthrow or destroy (something considered evil or harmful);
The police smashed the drug ring after they were tipped offDashnoun
a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text
Smashverb
break suddenly into pieces, as from a violent blow;
The window smashedDashnoun
the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
Smashadverb
with a loud crash;
the car went smash through the fenceDashnoun
the act of moving with great haste;
he made a dash for the doorDashverb
run or move very quickly or hastily;
She dashed into the yardDashverb
break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over;
Smash a plateDashverb
hurl or thrust violently;
He dashed the plate against the wallWaves were dashing against the rockDashverb
destroy or break;
dashed ambitions and hopesDashverb
cause to lose courage;
dashed by the refusalDashverb
add an enlivening or altering element to;
blue paint dashed with white
