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The correct spelling is dash.
How to pronounce dash
/dæʃ/
nounIPA: /dæʃ/
Say it like: Das-h
The correct spelling is dash. Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar). For example: "Add a dash of vinegar."
Usage Examples
“Add a dash of vinegar.”
“There is a dash of craziness in his personality.”
“Aren't we full of dash this morning?”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
- 2.(by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
- 3.A short run, flight.
- 4.A rushing or violent onset.
- 5.Violent strike; a whack.
verb
- 1.To run quickly or for a short distance.
- 2.To leave or depart.
- 3.To destroy by striking (against).
- 4.To throw violently.
- 5.(sometimes figurative) To sprinkle; to splatter.
interjection
- 1.Damn!
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