mash

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verb (1)

ˈmash 

mashed; mashing; mashes

transitive verb

1

a

: to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure

b

: crush, smash

mash a finger

2

: to subject (a substance, such as crushed malt) to the action of water with heating and stirring in preparing wort

mash

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noun (1)

1

: a mixture of ground feeds for livestock

2

: crushed malt or grain meal steeped and stirred in hot water to produce wort

3

: a soft pulpy mass

4

British : mashed potatoes

mash

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noun (2)

: crush sense 1

mash

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verb (2)

mashed; mashing; mashes

transitive verb

: to flirt with or seek the affection of

MASH

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abbreviation

mobile army surgical hospital

Synonyms

Verb (1)

• crush
• express
• press
• squeeze

Noun (2)

• crush
• infatuation
• passion

Examples of mash in a Sentence

Verb (1)

this press can mash 10 bushels of apples at a time

mash the ripe banana before adding it to the mixture

Noun (2)

she's usually got a mash on moviedom's hunk du jour

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

It's based on a blend of different whiskies from different mash bills. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

While both types are excellent on their own, combining the two can sometimes create the perfect mash. —Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024

Verb

Gradually add ¾ cup of the hot milk, butter, salt and pepper while continuing to mash the potatoes until fluffy. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024

In a large mixing bowl, using the back of a spoon, mash together an egg yolk, anchovies, roasted garlic, and salt into a paste. —Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English mash-, from Old English māx-; akin to Middle High German meisch mash

Noun (2)

perhaps from mash entry 1

First Known Use

Verb (1)

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun (1)

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1870, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

1877, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing mash

• bangers and mash
• mash note
• mash-up
• sour mash

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Kids Definition

mash

1 of 2 noun

ˈmash 

1

: crushed malt or grain meal soaked and stirred in hot water

2

: a mixture of ground feeds for livestock

3

: a soft pulpy mass

mash

2 of 2 verb

1

: to make into a soft pulpy mass by beating or pressure

2

: to expose crushed malt to the action of water with heating and stirring

masher noun

Medical Definition

MASH

abbreviation

mobile army surgical hospital