I . v. a.
1.
Beat, smite, pelt, dash against.
2.
Bruise, break, shatter, shiver, smash, demolish, destroy, strike down, knock down, shake to pieces, shiver to pieces.
3.
Indent, wear, wear away, abrade, deface, mar, disfigure.
II . v. n.
1.
Attack by ~ing, employ ~y.
2.
( Masonry .) Incline, slope, recede, retreat, slope backward.
III . n.
1.
Paste, liquid paste.
2.
Batsman, striker.
3.
( Masonry .) Slope backward.