smash down

verb

smashed down; smashing down; smashes down
: to hit (something) hard so that it breaks and falls down
Police smashed down the door.

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The junior outside hitter smashed down 14 kills and added two blocks for Lincoln-Way East (12-5, 1-1). — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 After an intentional walk, Joyce gave up a hard smash down the third base line. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026 Officials had to reset Buffalo’s play clock in the first quarter so umpire Tab Slaughter could smash down loose soil in the backfield. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Nelson’s smash down the third-base line scored catcher Kyle Plasman, allowing SFC to improve to 5-3. — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for smash down

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“Smash down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smash%20down. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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