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dasher

 

[ หˆdรฆสƒษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Christmas character

Dasher is one of the eight reindeer traditionally said to pull Santa Claus's sleigh. According to the holiday lore, Dasher is known for his speed and energy, making him an essential figure for delivering presents on Christmas Eve. This character is often depicted in various Christmas stories, songs, and media, symbolizing the joy and excitement of the holiday season. Dasher, along with his fellow reindeer, has become a beloved part of Christmas culture worldwide.

Synonyms

Santa's helper, holiday character, reindeer

Examples of usage

  • Dasher leads the reindeer team on Christmas Eve.
  • In the story, Dasher is recognized for his incredible speed.
  • Children often leave out carrots for Dasher and his friends.
Context #2 | Noun

fast runner

Dasher can also refer to a person or animal that runs quickly. This usage is less common but can apply to athletes or animals that display remarkable speed. The term conveys a sense of liveliness and agility, often associated with competitive sports or races. In this context, dasher highlights the qualities of being swift and energetic.

Synonyms

fast mover, runner, sprinter

Examples of usage

  • He is known as a dasher on the track team.
  • The horse was a renowned dasher, winning many races.
  • Being a dasher gives you an advantage in sprinting events.

Translations

Translations of the word "dasher" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น entregador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅˆเคถเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengantar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัั‚ะฐะฒั‰ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kurier

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…้”ๅ“ก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท livreur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ repartidor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daฤŸฤฑtฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ๋‹ฌ์›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุฒุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kurรฝr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ doruฤovateฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฟซ้€’ๅ‘˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dostavljalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรณstur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตั‚ะบั–ะทัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒฌแƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงatdฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ repartidor

Etymology

The word 'dasher' derives from the verb 'dash', which means to run or move quickly. The origin of 'dash' can be traced back to the early 16th century, originating from the Middle English word 'dashen'. It has links to the older meaning of striking or slapping against something, which evolved into a sense of rushing or moving with force. Over time, 'dasher' came to be associated with speed and swiftness, particularly in the context of the Christmas narrative where it depicts Santa's reindeer. The association with holiday lore solidified its cultural significance, giving the term 'dasher' a dual meaning: both a fast runner and a specific Christmas character.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,144, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.