BASH (2)

Bash (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bashed; p. pr. & vb. n. Bashing.] [[Perh. of imitative origin; or cf. Dan. baske to strike, bask a blow, Sw. basa to beat, bas a beating.]] To strike heavily; to beat; to crush. Hall Caine. Bash her open with a rock. Kipling.