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dash
/dæʃ/
noun
Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
(by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
A short run, flight.
verb
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."
interjection
Damn!
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