Definitions

1. noun

the residue that remains after combustion, especially of wood, coal, or other organic material

“The fire left a thick layer of ash on the floor.”

2. noun

a greyish-white powder, especially that from the greyish-white tree (Fraxinus excelsior), used in medicine and as a cosmetic

“Some people use ash as a face mask to soften their skin.”

3. verb

to burn or reduce to ashes

“The old wood ash fell as the flames died out.”

4. verb

to spoil or ruin something

“The ash of his reputation took years to repair.”

5. adjective

having a greyish-white colour

“The ash tree has distinctive ash-grey bark.”