Violent striking together of two bodies; collision; crash.
A sudden check; abashment; frustration; ruin; as, his hopes received a dash.
A slight admixture, infusion, or adulteration; a partial overspreading; as, wine with a dash of water; red with a dash of purple.
A rapid movement, esp. one of short duration; a quick stroke or blow; a sudden onset or rush; as, a bold dash at the enemy; a dash of rain.
Energy in style or action; animation; spirit.
A vain show; a blustering parade; a flourish; as, to make or cut a great dash.
(Punctuation) A mark or line [--], in writing or printing, denoting a sudden break, stop, or transition in a sentence, or an abrupt change in its construction, a long or significant pause, or an unexpected or epigrammatic turn of sentiment. Dashes are also sometimes used instead of marks or parenthesis.
(Mus.) A short, spirited effort or trial of speed upon a race course; -- used in horse racing, when a single trial constitutes the race.
The sign of staccato, a small mark [] denoting that the note over which it is placed is to be performed in a short, distinct manner.
The line drawn through a figure in the thorough bass, as a direction to raise the interval a semitone.
