mash
Translation
to mash, to crush, to pulp
Examples
Mash the potatoes with some butter.
Mash the potatoes with some butter.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to crush (sth.) into a soft mass Mash the potatoes with some butter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crush, pulp, squash
Etymology
From Old English *mæscan, meaning 'to mix'.
Memory Tips
Think of the action of making 'mashed' potatoes. The sound 'mash' is similar to the sound of crushing something soft.