bash
/bæʃ/Definitions
1. noun
a sudden loud noise, especially one that is violent or explosive
“The car made a loud bash into a tree.”
2. noun
a violent or forceful attack, especially one made with the hands or fists
“He got into a bash with his rival at the bar.”
3. verb
to strike or hit something violently, often with the hands or fists
“She bashed the wall with her fist.”
4. verb
to attack or criticize someone severely or violently, often in writing or speech
“The blogger bashed the politician’s policies.”
5. verb
to force or push something into a particular position or state
“The waves bashed the shore with great force.”
6. verb
to decorate or embellish something with a surface, often made of a hard material
“The craftsman bashed the surface with a coat of paint.”
7. verb
to install or set up software on a computer, often using a terminal command
“The developer had to bash the software onto the new server.”
8. verb
to have or experience a sudden feeling of fear, panic, or anxiety
“She bashed with fear as the rollercoaster started moving.”
9. verb
to play a musical instrument, often with great energy or enthusiasm
“The musician bashed away on the drums.”
10. verb
to use or apply a force or pressure to something, often in order to achieve a particular effect
“The engineer bashed the metal to shape it into a new form.”
11. verb
to move or advance with great speed or violence, often in a particular direction
“The car bashed through the traffic at high speed.”
12. verb
to combine or merge two or more things, often in order to create a new entity or system
“The company bashed the two departments together to create a new team.”