noun a small amount of something
verb to strike or fling something with great force
In music notation, a dash may be used to indicate a break or pause in the music, or to connect notes that should be played as a single phrase.
In mathematics, a dash can be used to represent a range of numbers, such as 1-10.
In cooking, a dash is a small amount of an ingredient added for flavor, usually less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.
A dash is a punctuation mark that is used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence, or to set off a list or quote.
In automotive terminology, a dash refers to the dashboard of a vehicle where various controls and indicators are located.
In coding, a dash is often used in variable names, file names, or URLs to separate words or indicate spaces.
In writing, a dash can be used to indicate a sudden change in thought or to set off a parenthetical statement.
Psychologists may use a dash in their written reports to separate items in a list or to indicate a pause or interruption in thought.
Journalists may use a dash to emphasize a point or to separate clauses in a sentence for added clarity.
Editors may use a dash to indicate a break in thought or to set off additional information within a sentence.