smash

noun

1
a conspicuous success
that song was his first hit and marked the beginning of his career
that new Broadway show is a real smasher
2
the act of colliding with something
his crash through the window
the fullback's smash into the defensive line
3
a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head
4
a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles)
5
a vigorous blow
the sudden knock floored him
he took a bash right in his face

1
break suddenly into pieces, as from a violent blow
The window smashed
2
break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
Smash a plate
3
overthrow or destroy (something considered evil or harmful)
The police smashed the drug ring after they were tipped off
4
hit hard
He smashed a 3-run homer
5
collide or strike violently and suddenly
The motorcycle smashed into the guard rail
6
hit (a tennis ball) in a powerful overhead stroke
7
damage or destroy as if by violence
The teenager banged up the car of his mother

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