mash (n.)

  1. a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing

  2. mixture of ground animal feeds

    mash (v.)

  1. to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition; crush an aluminum can; squeeze a lemon

    [ Syn: squash , crush , squelch , squeeze ]

  2. talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries; My husband never flirts with other women

    [ Syn: chat up , flirt , dally , butterfly , coquet , coquette , romance , philander ]

  3. reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading; grind the spices in a mortar; mash the garlic

    [ Syn: grind , crunch , bray , comminute ]

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