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Definition of dasher

dasher

/ˈdæʃ.ər/
dash · er
Plural:dashers
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dasher Lexical Profile

dasher Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A plunger or rotating paddle assembly inside a churn or ice-cream maker used for agitating cream or batter.

Example

"She lifted the wooden dasher out of the butter churn to check the consistency of the cream."

2

A person or animal that runs or moves quickly and energetically.

Example

"The young colt was a spirited dasher across the open pasture."

3

North American The protective wall or barrier surrounding an ice hockey rink or indoor sports arena.

Example

"The hockey puck ricocheted sharply off the dasher behind the goal."

4

A stylish, showy, or vivacious person.

Example

"In his tailored evening suit, the young actor was considered quite a dasher by Victorian society."

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• Rhymes for dasher

• Nearby Words

dashcam
dashed
dasheen
dasher
dashi
dashiki
dashing

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dasher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dasher
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