Emily Dickinson Lexicon

DASH, v.i.

1. To strike, break, scatter, and fly off; as, agitate water and it will dash over the sides of a vessel; the waves dashed over the side of the ship.
2. To rush, strike and break or scatter; as, the waters dash down the precipice.
3. To rush with violence, and break through; as, he dashed into the enemy's ranks; or, he dashed through thick and thin.