mash

• Существительное, обозначающее мягкую влажную смесь из измельчённых или перетёртых ингредиентов, например, солодовых зёрен, используемых в пивоварении, или кормов для животных.

A noun referring to a soft, moist mixture of crushed or ground ingredients, such as malt grains used in brewing or ground animal feeds.

uncountable

1. Brewing ingredientB2formal

   A mixture of crushed malt grains and hot water used in the production of beer and other alcoholic beverages.

   Ингредиент для пивоварения

   • The brewer prepared the mash for the next batch of ale.
   • The temperature of the mash is critical for proper fermentation.
   • They stirred the mash thoroughly to extract the sugars.

2. Animal feedB2formal

   A mixture of ground grains and other ingredients used as feed for livestock.

   Кормовая смесь

   • The farmer prepared a nutritious mash for the chickens.
   • The horses were fed a mash of oats and bran.
   • The pig mash contained corn, barley, and vitamins.

   Synonymsfeedfodderprovenderslopswill

• Глагол, означающий раздавливать или разбивать в мягкую, кашицеобразную массу, часто используемый в приготовлении пищи или пивоварении.

A verb meaning to crush or beat into a soft, pulpy mass, often referring to food preparation or brewing.

1. Crush or compress violentlyB1informal

   To press or squeeze something with force, often changing its natural shape or condition.

   Раздавить или сжать с силой

   • He mashed the potatoes with a fork.
   • The car was completely mashed in the accident.
   • She mashed the berries to make jam.

   Synonymsbruisecrushpoundpulpsmashsquash

2. Flirt or behave amorouslyC1informalbritish

   To talk or behave in a flirtatious or romantic manner without serious intentions.

   Флиртовать

   • He was mashing on her at the party all night.
   • Stop mashing and get back to work.
   • They were mashing in the corner, ignoring everyone else.

   Synonymscoquetdallyflirtoglephilandertrifle

3. Grind or pulverizeB2formal

   To reduce something to small pieces or a powder by pounding, grinding, or abrading.

   Измельчать или растирать

   • The machine mashes the grain into flour.
   • She mashed the garlic cloves with a mortar and pestle.
   • The rocks were mashed into gravel for the road.

   Synonymscomminutecrushgrindpoundpowder