mash
/mæʃ/ verb B1- To convert into a mash; to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure · We had fun mashing apples in a mill.· The potatoes need to be mashed.
- In brewing, to convert (for example malt, or malt and meal) into the mash which makes wort, by mixing it with hot water.
- To press down hard (on). · to mash on a bicycle pedal
- To press.
- To press (a button) rapidly and repeatedly.
He/she/it mashes · Past mashed · Past participle mashed · -ing form mashing
Verb forms
- Base form
- mash
- He/she/it
- mashes
- Past
- mashed
- Past participle
- mashed
- -ing form
- mashing
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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Then, they eat some hot mashed potatoes.
You can mash those older bananas to bake a delicious banana bread.
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