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Willing, or inclined, to take chances or risks
“Thus, the dashing hero gets to live a sparkling life of adventure while possessing all the qualities required in a good husband and citizen.”
Suave, having an air of urbanity or sophistication
“He was a dashing fellow, I had to admit, even at 50 years of age.”
Stylish and fashionable
“I just have to keep reminding myself that anyone can wear a dashing black turban and eyepatch.”
Spirited and full of energy
Having a flamboyantly striking appearance or style
Bold, audacious or showy in behavior or manner
Moving at a high speed or velocity
Moving or proceeding with significant speed
Physically attractive or exciting in a primal way
Sudden, or figuratively explosive, in nature
The prevention or failure of the progress, success, or fulfillment of something
A sound made by something striking or falling into liquid
Present participle for to run or rush somewhere in a great hurry
“He watched her dash quickly through the garden path and slip from his view into the house.”
Present participle for to throw or launch something in a given direction with force
“A sudden storm forces all fishing boats to return to Pentwater, and as a steam-powered tug tries to enter the channel, waves dash it against the pier.”
Present participle for to strike or be hurled forcefully against something
“I'm like an insect that's flown into a room of its own accord. I dash against the walls, dash against the windows, flop against the ceiling, do everything except fly out again.”
Present participle for to break or shatter into pieces or fragments
“Order is necessary in the planetary system, for if no order was in it, the planets would hit each other and dash into pieces.”
Present participle for to frustrate or foil, especially the hopes or expectations of someone
“He would not be the man to tarnish that wellspring of optimism or dash her dreams of a marriage based on mutual trust and love.”
Present participle for to destroy or ruin something, sometimes figuratively
“Eight days later, events occurred that would dash his optimism.”
Present participle for to cause sadness, distress or anxiety to
“A cold front that brought freezing early morning temperatures to the Basin did nothing to dash his excitement.”
Present participle for to cause (liquid or mush) to move or roll along, or against, a surface
“Kramer would consult Jackie about the possibility of suing the movie theatre after having hot coffee dash across his lap.”
Present participle for to fill with distress or alarm
Present participle for to cover with drops or spots of something
Present participle for to move or walk, especially in an orderly fashion as a group in a single line
Present participle for to spring upon suddenly to attack or capture
Present participle for to urge or push inward through force
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