mash mash /ˈmæʃ/

noun

1. Mixture of ground animal feeds  ( mash )
   mixture of ground animal feeds
    The farm animals were fed a mash made of various grains.
   The farm animals were fed a mash made of various grains.
   
   
2. A mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing  ( mash )
   a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing
    The brewer checked the mash before proceeding to the next step of brewing.
   The brewer checked the mash before proceeding to the next step of brewing.
   
   

verb

1. () To compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition  ( squelch , mash , squash , crush , squeeze )
   to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
    Crush an aluminum can
   crush an aluminum can
    Squeeze a lemon
   squeeze a lemon
   
2. Reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading  ( bray [Archaic] , comminute , crunch , grind , mash )
   reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
    Grind the spices in a mortar
   grind the spices in a mortar
    Mash the garlic
   mash the garlic
   
3. [Archaic] Talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions  ( butterfly , chat up [Informal] , coquet , coquette , dally , flirt , mash [Archaic] , philander , romance )
   talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
    The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries
   The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries
    My husband never flirts with other women
   My husband never flirts with other women