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 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