mashed; mashing; mashes
2
: to subject (a substance, such as crushed malt) to the action of water with heating and stirring in preparing wort
1
: a mixture of ground feeds for livestock
2
: crushed malt or grain meal steeped and stirred in hot water to produce wort
3
: a soft pulpy mass
4
British
: mashed potatoes
mashed; mashing; mashes
: to flirt with or seek the affection of
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Verb (1)
this press can mash 10 bushels of apples at a time
mash the ripe banana before adding it to the mixture
Noun (2)
she's usually got a mash on moviedom's hunk du jour
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
While both types are excellent on their own, combining the two can sometimes create the perfect mash.
—Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
In a large mixing bowl, using the back of a spoon, mash together an egg yolk, anchovies, roasted garlic, and salt into a paste.
—Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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Noun
It's based on a blend of different whiskies from different mash bills.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
While both types are excellent on their own, combining the two can sometimes create the perfect mash.
—Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
Gradually add ¾ cup of the hot milk, butter, salt and pepper while continuing to mash the potatoes until fluffy.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
In a large mixing bowl, using the back of a spoon, mash together an egg yolk, anchovies, roasted garlic, and salt into a paste.
—Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Mash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mash. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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mash
1 of 2 noun1
: crushed malt or grain meal soaked and stirred in hot water
2
: a mixture of ground feeds for livestock
3
: a soft pulpy mass
mash
2 of 2 verb1
: to make into a soft pulpy mass by beating or pressure
2
: to expose crushed malt to the action of water with heating and stirring
masher
noun
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