squash — to crush or squeeze something into a flat shape or small space
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to crush or squeeze something into a flat shape or small space
Pronunciation (IPA): /skwɑːʃ/
Korean meaning: 눌러 납작하게 하다, 압축하다
Korean pronunciation: **스쿼**시
Example Sentences
- The superhero squashed the villain's evil plan faster than squashing a grape.
- After the squash game, they made squash soup with actual squash vegetables.
- The government decided to squash the rumors before they spread further.
squash
VERB//skwɑːʃ//
to crush or squeeze something into a flat shape or small space
a chef raises a large knife flat above several garlic cloves on a cutting board. The chef presses down hard with the flat side of the knife blade. The garlic cloves flatten and spread out under the pressure of the metal. Pieces of garlic skin scatter away from the now-crushed bulbs. A kitchen assistant watches nearby while other ingredients wait on the counter. the garlic being squashed from round cloves into flat, crushed pieces.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'esquasser' meaning 'to crush' or 'to press flat', which entered English in the 17th century. The word originally described the action of crushing or compressing something with force.
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📝Examples
“The superhero squashed the villain's evil plan faster than squashing a grape.”
“After the squash game, they made squash soup with actual squash vegetables.”
“The government decided to squash the rumors before they spread further.”
“Can you squash all these clothes into one suitcase?”
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