GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Smash (smăsh), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Smashed (smăsht); p. pr. & vb. n. Smashing.] [Cf. Sw. smisk a blow, stroke, smiska to strike, dial. Sw. smaske to kiss with a noise, and E. smack a loud kiss, a slap.]
1. To break in pieces by violence; to dash to pieces; to crush.
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Here everything is broken and smashed to pieces. Burke.
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2. (Lawn Tennis) To hit (the ball) from above the level of the net with a very hard overhand stroke.
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Smash, v. i. To break up, or to pieces suddenly, as the result of collision or pressure.
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Smash, n.
1. A breaking or dashing to pieces; utter destruction; wreck.
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2. Hence, bankruptcy. [Colloq.]
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