(n): a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
(n): a quick run
(n): the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
(n): a footrace run at top speed
(n): a footrace performed on a track (indoor or outdoor)
(n): a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text
(n): the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases
(n): the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
(n): a signal transmitted by telegraphy
(n): the act of moving with great haste
(n): the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
(v): run or move very quickly or hastily
(v): move fast
(v): break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
(v): destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments
(v): hurl or thrust violently
(v): throw forcefully
(v): destroy or break
(v): hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
(v): cause to lose courage
(v): to compel or deter by or as if by threats
(v): add an enlivening or altering element to
(v): add as an additional element or part
The dash was originally a liquid measure of indefinite amount used in food & drink recipes. More recently, it's been used as both a liquid and dry measure, and kitchen supply stores have begun selling measuring spoon sets in which the "dash" spoon holds exactly 1/8 teaspoon (about 0.02 fluid ounce or 0.6 milliliter).