Definition of squash - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
vegetableedible fruit of squash plants
- We had roasted squash for dinner.
2.
sportssport played in an enclosed court using rackets and a ball
- They played squash at the local gym every Thursday..
3.
botanyTECH. plant of the genus CucurbitaTECH.
- They grew squash in their garden.
4.
beverageRare UK fruit-based drink diluted with waterRare UK
- She poured a glass of orange squash.
5.
crowded spaceRare UK situation with limited spaceRare UK
- It was a squash in the tiny elevator.
Verb
1.
crushpress into a flat mass or pulp
- She squashed the can with her foot.
2.
competitiondefeat or beat someone overwhelmingly in a competition
- The team was able to squash their rivals in the final match..
3.
overcomesuppress or force into submission
- The government squashed the rebellion quickly.
4.
squeezeintr. compress oneself into a small spaceintr.
- We squashed into the back of the car.
5.
soundsintr. make a sucking or splashing soundintr.
- The boots squashed in the muddy field.
Images of squash
sport played in an enclosed court using rackets and a ball 
plant of the genus Cucurbita 
fruit-based drink diluted with water
Expressions with squash
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fit into a small space by compressing
We managed to squash in five people into the car.
prove false information wrong
She quickly squashed rumors by showing the evidence.
crush or flatten something
He squashed up the empty can with his foot.
crush an insect
She used a tissue to squash the bug on the wall.
beat rivals completely, stopping them from making progress
Our team squashed the competition in the final.
resolve a conflict or disagreement
They decided to squash the beef and become friends again.
suppress or prevent an idea from spreading
They tried to squash the idea before it gained support.
reduce or eliminate unwanted sound
He used earplugs to squash the noise from the construction site.
stop false information from spreading
The company quickly acted to squash the rumors about the product recall.
type of squash harvested when immature
She added chopped summer squash to the salad..
type of squash with flesh that separates into spaghetti-like strands when cooked
She baked the spaghetti squash and scraped out the strands with a fork..
press something until it is completely flat
He squashed the can flat with his foot.
reduce the influence of the opposing side
The new policy aims to squash the opposition's power in the council.
end a protest or resistance
The military was called in to squash the uprising.
small squash with yellow to orange flesh
She cooked a small acorn squash for dinner.
vase-shaped winter squash with sweet orange flesh
I made soup with butternut squash.
sweetened lemon-flavored beverage
She ordered a lemon squash to quench her thirst.
sweet drink made from orange juice and water
She poured a glass of orange squash for the kids.
small rubber ball used in the game of squash
He hit the squash ball with great precision..
vegetable with hard rind harvested in fall
We roasted a winter squash for dinner.
type of squash with yellow skin and flesh
I added yellow squash to the stir-fry.
summer squash with elongated shape and smooth green skin
I sliced the marrow squash for the salad.
suppress or crush a revolt
The king sent troops to squash the rebellion.
squash with elongated shape and bright orange flesh
I made a soup with banana squash.
Origin of squash
Narragansett, askútasquash (eaten raw)
Terms with squash included in their meaning
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squash paper
make something wrinkled or folded messily
vegetable
type of dark green summer squash
colors
orange shade like ripe winter squash skin
agriculture
domesticated plant similar to squash or melon
vegetable
informal name for a tan, sweet winter squash variety
vegetable
type of squash with sweet, nutty taste
agriculture
planting method with corn, beans, and squash
food
type of squash with elongated shape and green skin
cooking
edible seed from a pumpkin or squash
plants
large rounded squash-like fruit from a climbing vine
sports
main wall in squash or racquetball court
spaghetti squash
type of squash with stringy flesh
physics
force that pushes on a body causing it to shorten or squash
sports
shot hitting side and front walls in squash
indoor sport
game similar to squash played with a hard ball
mythology
spirits of corn, beans, and squash
food
informal name for a small, round winter squash
food
pear-shaped green vegetable-like fruit often cooked as a squash
vegetable
type of summer squash resembling a zucchini
botany
plant bearing dark green mottled squash
vegetable
yellow squash with a curved neck and warty skin
plant family
plant belonging to the gourd family, including squash, pumpkin, and cucumber
vegetables
type of winter squash with a striped rind
botany
vine producing large, mild-flavored winter squash for cooking
Examples of squash in a sentence
The market sells several kinds of squash. She joined a squash league to stay fit. Squash is a fast-paced and competitive sport. The chef used squash in the seasonal soup. Squash is a staple in their autumn recipes. He offered me a refreshing lemon squash.
They served blackcurrant squash at the party. The squash in the subway car was unbearable. During the sale, the store was a squash. He squashed the bug with a tissue. The chef squashed the garlic with a knife. They managed to squash the competition in the semi-finals. He trained hard to squash his opponent in the tournament. He tried to squash the rumors about his past. The manager squashed any hopes of a holiday bonus. We squashed into the crowded elevator. He squashed himself into the tiny seat. The sponge squashed under the pressure. The wet shoes squashed on the tiles.
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- French:courge, écraser, ...
- German:Kürbis, zerquetschen, ...
- Italian:zucca, schiacciare, ...
- Spanish:calabaza, aplastar, ...
- Portuguese:abóbora, esmagar, ...
- Chinese:南瓜, 压扁, ...
- Japanese:カボチャ, 押しつぶす, ...
- Arabic:قَرْع, سَحَقَ, ...
- Hebrew:דְּלוֹרִית, לִמְעֹוךְ, ...
- Russian:тыква, раздавливать, ...
- Ukrainian:гарбуз, розчавити, ...
- Hindi:कद्दू, कुचल देना, ...
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