mash
v. A2 Elementary US //ˈmæʃ// UK //mˈæʃ// mash
v. to crush soft food, like potatoes or fruit, into a smooth, thick mixture.
v. to crush or grind food into a soft, thick mass by pressing it with a utensil.
Mash the potatoes until they are smooth.
She used a fork to mash the boiled potatoes before adding butter and milk.
The chef carefully mashed the ripe bananas to create a lump-free batter for the quick bread.
Usage
The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object referring to food.