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The sound of a violent impact; a violent striking together.

Example: I could hear the screech of the brakes, then the horrible smash of cars colliding.

A traffic collision.

Example: The driver and two passengers were badly injured in the smash.

Something very successful or popular (as music, food, fashion, etc); a hit.

Example: This new show is sure to be a smash.

A very hard overhead shot hit sharply downward.

Example: A smash may not be as pretty as a good half volley, but it can still win points.

To break (something brittle) violently.

Example: The demolition team smashed the buildings to rubble.

To be destroyed by being smashed.

Example: The crockery smashed as it hit the floor.

To hit extremely hard.

Example: Bonds smashed the ball 467 feet, the second longest home run in the history of the park.

To ruin completely and suddenly.

Example: The news smashed any hopes of a reunion.