dash

Definitions

• (typography) Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
• (by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
• A short run, flight.
• A rushing or violent onset.
• Violent strike; a whack.
• A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.
• (figurative) A slight admixture.
• Ostentatious vigor.
• A dashboard.
• (Nigeria) A bribe or gratuity; a gift.
• (dated) A stand-in for a censored word, like "Devil" or "damn". (Compare deuce.)