verbπShareTo convert into a mash; to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure"The potatoes need to be mashed."foodutensilprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareIn brewing, to convert (for example malt, or malt and meal) into the mash which makes wort."The brewer is mashing the grains to create the sweet wort for the beer. "fooddrinkagricultureprocesssciencechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo press down hard (on)."to mash on a bicycle pedal"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo press."She was mashing the potatoes with a fork to make them smooth. "foodutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare a cup of tea in a teapot; to brew (tea).""Would you like me to start mashing the tea while we wait for everyone to arrive?" "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act violently."The older brother was mashing his younger brother's toy car into the ground. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flirt, to make eyes, to make romantic advances"During the office party, John was clearly mashing on Sarah, making her blush. "communicationhumansexactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process by which something is mashed or beaten to pulp."The potato mashing was a messy but enjoyable chore for the family. "foodprocessutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action of soaking malted barley etc., in order to convert starch into sugars as part of the brewing process."The brewer carefully monitored the mashing to ensure optimal sugar extraction from the grains. "fooddrinkprocessagriculturechemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process of preparing tea in a teapot."The cafe owner demonstrated the proper mashing for a strong, flavorful cup of tea. "drinkfoodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
