Dash

Dash. /dæʃ/

The word "dash" can have several meanings depending on the context:

As a noun:
a) A quick run or short race, often used in sports or informal contexts.
b) A small amount or portion, as in
c) A mark or line used in writing or printing, such as the hyphen (-) or em dash (—), to indicate a break or pause in a sentence.
d) Energy, vigor, or spiritedness, as in

As a verb:
a) To run or move quickly or suddenly.
b) To add something quickly or in small amounts, as in
c) To break suddenly or violently, as in

Overall, "dash" can convey notions of speed, energy, or abruptness in various contexts.

Noun:
"I'm gonna go for a dash and be back."
"A dash of sugar with my tea, please."
"Was it the bird?— Oh, never mind."
"He had great dash when he was on stage."
Verb:
"That motorbike just dashed right past us!"
"Quick, dash it in before we get caught."
"The waves dashed against the rocks."