Dish (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make concave; shape like a dish.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The metal sheet was dished to fit the curved surface of the machine.
- Her hands worked deftly as she dished the wet clay into a perfectly rounded shape.
- The metalworker carefully dished the metal to create the concave shape required for the satellite dish.
- To create the mold, the worker dished the soft material into a bowl-like shape and let it harden.
- Years of use had dished the metal head of the hammer, reducing its effectiveness.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Provide (usually but not necessarily food); "We serve meals for the homeless"; "She dished out the soup at 8 P.M."; "The entertainers served up a lively show".
Classification
Verbs of eating and drinking.
Examples
- The charity volunteers dished out free breakfast to the needy families.
- She dished out generous portions of her signature dessert at the bake sale.
- The restaurant owner dished out a complimentary appetizer to the waiting customers.
- The band dished out a set of their most popular songs to get the crowd excited.
- The teacher dished out constructive criticism to her students after the class presentation.