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SMASHES
Noun
smashes
plural of smash
Verb
smashes
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of smash
Source: Wiktionary
SMASH
Smash, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Smashed (; p. pr. & vb. n. Smashing.] Etym: [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.]
Definition: To break in pieces by violence; to dash to pieces; to crush. Here everything is broken and smashed to pieces. Burke.
Smash, v. i.
Definition: To break up, or to pieces suddenly, as the result of collision or pressure.
Smash, n.
1. A breaking or dashing to pieces; utter destruction; wreck.
2. Hence, bankruptcy. [Colloq.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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