dash
Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
Noun 4 meanings
Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
A short run, flight.
“When the feds came they did the dash.”
A rushing or violent onset.
Verb 4 meanings
To run quickly or for a short distance.
“He dashed across the field.”
To leave or depart.
“I have to dash now. See you soon.”
To destroy by striking (against).
“He dashed the bottle against the bar and turned about to fight.”
To throw violently.
“The man was dashed from the vehicle during the accident.”
Interjection 1 meaning
Damn!
Similar and opposite words
DASH at a glance
DASH has 4 letters and scores 8 points in Scrabble (D 2 + A 1 + S 1 + H 4) and 7 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #7,005 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with dash
All rhymesOne letter away
Keep going
Related lists
Looking for a different word?
Type the letters you have and the Finder shows every word that fits.