smashing
/ˈsmæʃɪŋ/verb
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To break (something brittle) violently.
Example: The demolition team smashed the buildings to rubble.
To be destroyed by being smashed.
Example: The crockery smashed as it hit the floor.
To hit extremely hard.
Example: Bonds smashed the ball 467 feet, the second longest home run in the history of the park.
To ruin completely and suddenly.
Example: The news smashed any hopes of a reunion.
noun
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Gerund: The action of the verb to smash.
Example: Some Greek dance is traditionally accompanied by the smashing of crockery.
adjective
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Serving to smash (something).
Example: The boxer delivered a smashing blow to his opponent's head.
(originally United States, slightly obsolete) Wonderful, very good or impressive.
Example: We had a smashing time at the zoo.