Mash ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Mash ( verb )

1. To crush, grind, or mix (something) into a soft, wet, pulpy mass.
2. To press or crush (something) with force.
3. To hit (someone or something) hard and often repeatedly.

Origin:

Middle english mashen, from old english mæscan; akin to old high german mascon to knead, latin miscēre to mix.

Examples:

1. He mashed the potatoes with a fork.
2. She mashed the bananas in a bowl.
3. The crowd mashed the doors trying to get in.
4. The bully mashed the smaller boy's face.
5. The gears were mashed and the engine was damaged.

(As a noun)

Mash ( noun )

1. To crush, grind, or mix (something) into a soft, wet, pulpy mass.
2. To press or crush (something) with force.
3. To hit (someone or something) hard and often repeatedly.

Origin:

Middle english mashen, from old english mæscan; akin to old high german mascon to knead, latin miscēre to mix.

Examples:

1. He mashed the potatoes with a fork.
2. She mashed the bananas in a bowl.
3. The crowd mashed the doors trying to get in.
4. The bully mashed the smaller boy's face.
5. The gears were mashed and the engine was damaged.