dasher

[ dash-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that dashes. dash.
2. a kind of plunger with paddles at one end, for stirring and mixing liquids or semisolids in a churn, ice-cream freezer, or the like.
3. a person of dashing dash dashing appearance or manner.

dasher

/ ˈdæʃə /

noun

1. one that dashes
2. the ledge along the top of the boards of an ice hockey rink
3. the plunger in a churn, often with paddles attached

Word History and Origins

Origin of dasher¹

First recorded in 1780–90; dash ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Royal Navy patrol boats HMS Trumpeter and HMS Dasher followed behind, along with sea cadet training vessel TS Royalist and minehunter HMS Cattistock.

From BBC

“If SafeChat+ detects an inappropriate or abusive conversation between a consumer and Dasher, Dashers will be given the option to quickly cancel the order without impacting ratings,” DoorDash wrote in a release.

From Salon

“If the order is already completed, the feature will automatically end any further chat to help prevent the situation from escalating. If a Dasher uses inappropriate or abusive language with a customer during a delivery, the customer can reach out to support via chat or phone to report the incident and receive assistance.”

From Salon

With players’ debt to owners set to be paid off and record revenue thanks to U.S. media rights deals, jersey and helmet advertisements and digital dasher boards, among other elements, the cap will get its first big increase next summer.

From Washington Times

If a payout looks low, it might take longer for a Dasher to accept the order.

From Los Angeles Times