Noun (2)
a would-be masher who was more pathetic than anything else
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Using a potato masher, gently smash some beans to thicken soup further (leave most whole for texture).—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026 Use a potato masher for a rustic finish or an immersion blender for a smoother consistency.—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026 His status as one of the sport’s supreme lefty mashers is no fluke.—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026 Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer, breaking up the tomatoes with a potato masher, pastry cutter, or heavy fork.—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for masher