mashing
ˈmæʃɪŋ
mashing: mixture of mashed ingredients
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Definition of mashing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
crushingthe process of crushing or grinding
  • The mashing of the grains is the first step in brewing beer.
crushing grinding
2.
cookingmixture of mashed ingredients
  • The chef prepared a mashing of potatoes and carrots.
blend mixture
3.
brewingTECH.soaking grains to convert starch into sugarTECH.
  • Mashing is a key step in beer production.
infusion steeping

Adjective

1.
cookingin the process of being mashed
  • The mashing potatoes were almost ready for dinner.
crushing squashing
2.
brewingTECH.related to the brewing processTECH.
  • The mashing grains were steeped in hot water.
fermentation
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  • mashing: mixture of mashed ingredients
    mixture of mashed ingredients

Expressions with mashing

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brewing process involving boiling part of the mash
Decoction mashing is essential for traditional German lagers.

Origin of mashing

Old English, mascian (to mix)

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kitchen
utensil for crushing and mashing potatoes
cooking
utensil for mashing and sieving soft foods
cooking
kitchen utensil for mashing or sieving soft foods
brewing
liquid extracted from the mashing process of brewing

Examples of mashing in a sentence

  • Mashing the fruit is essential for making jam.
  • He made a mashing of various fruits for the dessert.
  • A mashing of beans and spices was used in the recipe.
  • Proper mashing affects the beer's flavor.
  • Temperature control during mashing is crucial.
  • The mashing apples were perfect for the sauce.

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  1. French:broyage, en train d'être écrasé, ...
  2. German:Zerkleinerung, zerdrückt, ...
  3. Italian:macinazione, schiacciato, ...
  4. Spanish:molienda, triturado, ...
  5. Portuguese:moagem, a esmagar, ...
  6. Chinese:粉碎, 捣碎的, ...
  7. Japanese:粉砕, つぶされている, ...
  8. Arabic:الهَرْس, مَهْرُوس, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְעִיכָה, נִמְעָךְ, ...
  10. Russian:измельчение, измельчаемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дроблення, пюрируваний, ...
  12. Hindi:पिसाई, मसले जा रहे, ...
mash
mæʃ
mash: mashed potatoes
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Definition of mash - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
foodUKmashed potatoesUK
  • We had roast beef with mash for dinner.
smashed potatoes
2.
brewingTECH.crushed malt or grains used in brewing or distillingTECH.
  • The brewer checked the temperature of the mash in the vat..
brew wort
3.
animal feedTECH.mixture of meal and water for animalsTECH.
  • The farmer fed the pigs their morning mash.
feed fodder forage

Verb

tr.
1.
make softcrush or smash to a soft consistency
  • She mashed the potatoes for dinner..
crush squash
2.
brewingTECH.mix crushed malt with water to release sugarsTECH.
  • They mash the grains to make beer.
infuse steep
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  • mash: mashed potatoes
    mashed potatoes
  • mash: crushed malt or grains used in brewing or distilling
    crushed malt or grains used in brewing or distilling
  • mash: mixture of meal and water for animals
    mixture of meal and water for animals

Expressions with mash

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crush food into a smooth substance
She decided to mash up the potatoes for dinner.
dehydrated potatoes for quick preparation
I made instant mash for dinner.
British dish of sausages and mashed potatoes
For dinner, we enjoyed bangers and mash with onion gravy..
Halloween-themed event with costumes and fun
The school hosted a monster mash for the students.
rapid pressing of buttons without strategy or pattern
Button mash is common in fighting games.
boiled potatoes mashed with butter or milk
I love to eat mash potato with gravy.

Origin of mash

Middle English, mash (soft mixture)

Examples of mash in a sentence

  • He loves his fish with a serving of mash.
  • The mash smelled sweet and earthy.
  • He stirred the mash carefully.
  • The chickens eagerly pecked at their mash.
  • He mixed the grains into a nutritious mash for the cattle.
  • He mashed the bananas for the smoothie.

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  1. French:purée, écraser, ...
  2. German:Kartoffelpüree, zerstampfen, ...
  3. Italian:purè, schiacciare, ...
  4. Spanish:puré, triturar, ...
  5. Portuguese:puré, esmagar, ...
  6. Chinese:土豆泥, 捣碎, ...
  7. Japanese:マッシュポテト, 潰す, ...
  8. Arabic:بَطاطا مَهْروسة, هَرَسَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּירֶה, לִמְעוֹךְ, ...
  10. Russian:пюре, размять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пюре, товкти, ...
  12. Hindi:मैश, मसलना, ...
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