Question

what does absurd dashes mean in this paragraph? the word is quoted


At first Timothy appeared to be quite afraid of the puppy, and darted back with a spring if it cam too near. He would make "absurd dashes" at it with his large forepaws, and then retreat to ridiculouslysafe distance. Finally, he allowed the puppy to crawlon his back and rest there! ​

Answer 1

Answer:

absurd means unreasonable or ridiculous

dashes means to travel somewhere in a great hurry.

Here I think absurd dashes means that Timothy ran quickly towards the puppy in an ridiculous manner.