smash
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3.0
- noun
- /smæʃ/
:
remate
- The player scored with a fantastic smash that thrilled the crowd.
- an overhead smash
- a forehand smash
- a backhand smash
So this is like a semi pass, a semi pass, a semi smash.
- So this is like a semi pass, a semi pass, a semi smash.
Examples
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She unleashed a powerful smash to win the tennis match.
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On court, Jani delivers a winning overhead smash.
Fiction book (1998) -
Hit a smash deep left field, had home run written all over it.
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A vertical smash and a double out.
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It's a solid smash to the outfield, folks.
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There's a swing and a smash right back at him.
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His smash during the game caught everyone by surprise and secured the victory.
Synonyms
271
2.0
A strong hit from a fist or weapon
32
1.0
A hard blow that can cause pain or damage
4
5.6
A hard tennis shot hit above the player's head
4
4.6
A hard hit that causes pain or damage
3
6.7
A very hard blow that hurts someone
A hit of the tennis ball with a racket during play
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How Forceful
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Etymology
Smash as a sports noun means a hard, forceful blow; the word comes from the loud crash sound, so a smash is a hit that is meant to finish the play with a powerful 'strike'.