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MASH

to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure

The meaning of the word mash is to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure.

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progenydescendants
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indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
postulatedemand
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