mushing US
ˈmʌʃ.ɪŋ
See also: sledding (UK)
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Definition of mushing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

dog sleddingTECH.USthe sport or activity of driving a dog sledTECH.US
  • Mushing is popular in Alaska during the winter months.

Adjective

1.
textureRareUShaving a soft or mushy textureRareUS
  • The mushing consistency of the porridge was perfect.
pulpy squishy
2.
dogsled racingTECH.USinvolving the sport of racing with dogsledsTECH.US
  • She joined a mushing club to learn more about the sport.
dogsledding sledding
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Origin of mushing

English, mush (to crush)

Examples of mushing in a sentence

  • Many enthusiasts travel to Canada for mushing expeditions.
  • The mushing texture of the cake was unappealing.
  • She disliked the mushing feel of the overcooked vegetables.
  • They watched a mushing event in Alaska.
  • Mushing adventures are popular in winter.

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  1. French:mushing, pâteux, ...
  2. German:Hundeschlittenfahren, matschig, ...
  3. Italian:mushing, morbido, ...
  4. Spanish:mushing, blando, ...
  5. Portuguese:corrida de trenós, mole, ...
  6. Chinese:狗拉雪橇运动, 糊状的, ...
  7. Japanese:犬ぞり, どろどろした, ...
  8. Arabic:قِيَادَة الزَّلَّاجَات بِالكِلَاب, مَهْروس, ...
  9. Hebrew:נְהִיגַת מִזְחֶלֶת כְּלָבִים, רַכִּיק, ...
  10. Russian:катание на собачьих упряжках, кашеобразный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:катання на собачих упряжках, кашоподібний, ...
  12. Hindi:कुत्तों की स्लेजिंग, मुलायम, ...
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Definition of mush - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
texturesoft, wet, pulpy mass
  • The overcooked vegetables turned into mush..
pulp slush
2.
emotionsentimental or clichéd romantic quality
  • The movie was full of mush and made her cry..
schmaltz sentimentality
3.
foodUScornmeal boiled in water or milkUS
  • He ate mush for breakfast with maple syrup..
grits porridge
4.
technologyDatedinterference in radio receptionDated
  • The signal was lost in the mush of static.
distortion noise static

Verb

1.
texturetr.squish something into a soft masstr.
  • She mushed the potatoes until they were smooth.
crush mash squash
2.
move slowlyintr.Raremove in a slow, heavy, or messy wayintr.Rare
  • The crowd began to mush forward as the gates opened..
plod slog trudge
3.
transportationtr./intr.TECH.USdrive a team of dogs pulling a sledtr./intr.TECH.US
  • He mushed the dogs expertly over the icy terrain.
sledding
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Images of mush

  • mush: cornmeal boiled in water or milk
    cornmeal boiled in water or milk

Expressions with mush

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crush or mash into a soft mass
She mushed up the bananas for the baby.
become soft and pulpy like overcooked food
The bananas turned to mush in the heat.
traditional dish in Southern US cuisine
Cornmeal mush is a staple in Southern US cooking.

Origin of mush

Old French, musse (soft)

Examples of mush in a sentence

  • After the rain, the ground turned to mush.
  • The book was criticized for its mush and lack of depth.
  • He couldn't stand the mush in the love letters.
  • Mush is a common dish in the South.
  • They served mush with honey for dessert.
  • The radio broadcast was full of mush.

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  1. French:purée, écraser, ...
  2. German:weiche Masse, zerdrücken, ...
  3. Italian:poltiglia, schiacciare, ...
  4. Spanish:masa blanda, aplastar, ...
  5. Portuguese:mingau, esmigalhar, ...
  6. Chinese:糊状物, 捣成泥, ...
  7. Japanese:どろどろ, 潰す, ...
  8. Arabic:هَريس, هَرَسَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:עִיסָה, לְמַעֵךְ, ...
  10. Russian:каша, размять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:каша, розім'яти, ...
  12. Hindi:गूदा, मसलना, ...

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