dash
/dæʃ/dash
NOUNDefinition of dash
On a computer keyboard, a dash is a horizontal bar that looks like "-" or "—".
Example: There are many different types of dashes that you can type on a keyboard.
A dash can mean a short run.
Example: I got last place in the 100-meter dash because I tripped on a rock.
A dash is sometimes short for a dashboard.
Example: Someone dropped a brick through the car's windshield and onto the dash.
A dash is a very small amount in cooking.
Example: Put a dash of salt in the soup.
To dash is to run fast for a short distance
Example: When he heard there was ice cream he dashed off towards it.
dash
EXAMPLESExamples of dash
There are many different types of dashes that you can type on a keyboard.
Example sentenceI got last place in the 100-meter dash because I tripped on a rock.
Example sentenceSomeone dropped a brick through the car's windshield and onto the dash.
Example sentencePut a dash of salt in the soup.
Example sentenceWhen he heard there was ice cream he dashed off towards it.
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