mash

• Sustantivo que designa una mezcla blanda y húmeda de ingredientes triturados o machacados, como granos de malta usados en la elaboración de cerveza o alimento para animales.

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

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1. Brewing ingredientB2formal

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

   Mezcla de malta y agua para cerveza

   • 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.

   Mezcla de granos para pienso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosfeedfodderprovenderslopswill

• Verbo que significa aplastar o machacar algo hasta convertirlo en una masa blanda y pastosa, usado a menudo en cocina o en la elaboración de cerveza.

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.

   Aplastar o comprimir violentamente

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

   Sinónimosbruisecrushpoundpulpsmashsquash

2. Flirt or behave amorouslyC1informalbritish

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

   Coquetear sin compromiso

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscoquetdallyflirtoglephilandertrifle

3. Grind or pulverizeB2formal

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

   Machacar o pulverizar

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscomminutecrushgrindpoundpowder