Meaning of the word squash in English

What does squash mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

squash

US /skwɑːʃ/

UK /skwɑːʃ/

a game played by two (or four) players in a walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball and rackets

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She plays squash every Tuesday.

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The squash court was reserved for an hour.

a type of large gourd, typically with a hard skin, that can be eaten as a vegetable

Example:

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We roasted some butternut squash for dinner.

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Zucchini is a type of summer squash.

forcibly flatten or crush (something) into a soft mass

Example:

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He accidentally squashed the spider with his foot.

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The fruit was squashed in the bottom of the bag.

Synonym:

crush flatten compress press mash

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