squash

Transitive VerbIntransitive VerbNoun

Meanings

Transitive Verb

[~ something]

To press or crush something so that it becomes flat, soft, or broken.

"He accidentally squashed the bug with his shoe."

Transitive Verb

[~ something]

To suppress or stop something completely and forcefully, such as a rebellion or a rumor.

"The government moved quickly to squash the uprising."

Intransitive Verb

[~]

"The cardboard box squashed when the heavy luggage was placed on top of it."

Noun

A sport played with rackets and a small rubber ball in a four-walled court.

"She plays squash every Tuesday at the local sports center."

Noun

Any of various gourds or pumpkins, particularly those used as vegetables.

"We grew a large yellow squash in our garden this summer."

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