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masher

1

[ mash-er ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that mashes. mash.


masher

2

[ mash-er ]

noun

, Slang.
  1. a man who makes advances, especially to women he does not know, with a view to physical intimacy.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of masher1

First recorded in 1490–1500; mash 1 + -er 1

Origin of masher2

First recorded in 1880–85; mash 2 + -er 1
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Example Sentences

The simplest answer is that they have a few big mashers and a pretty well-rounded team behind them.

Add 2 tablespoons of the oil and the lemon juice, then use a fork or a potato masher to mash the chickpeas coarsely, until about half of them are broken down and the mixture comes together.

Using a potato masher, mash to reach your desired consistency, adding more oil as needed.

There was a dry-goods clerk, who wore flaring ties, and who played the role of a "masher" upon the avenue every evening.

Put them in the preserving kettle; crush a few with a wooden vegetable masher or spoon; heat slowly, stirring frequently.

After the peas are soft pour them into a fine sieve and rub them through the sieve with a potato masher; just a stout wire sieve.

Do not stem them or wash them, but look them over carefully and crush them in a crock with a wooden potato masher.

Prepare the vegetables in the same way; boil them, and rub them through a sieve with a potato masher.

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