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The correct spelling is mashing.

How to pronounce mashing

verb

Say it like: Mas-hin-g

The correct spelling is mashing. To convert into a mash; to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure For example: "The potatoes need to be mashed."

Usage Examples

The potatoes need to be mashed.

to mash on a bicycle pedal

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To convert into a mash; to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
  2. 2.In brewing, to convert (for example malt, or malt and meal) into the mash which makes wort.
  3. 3.To press down hard (on).
  4. 4.To press.
  5. 5.To prepare a cup of tea in a teapot; to brew (tea).

noun

  1. 1.The process by which something is mashed or beaten to pulp.
  2. 2.The action of soaking malted barley etc., in order to convert starch into sugars as part of the brewing process.
  3. 3.The process of preparing tea in a teapot.

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