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squash¹ Definition

squash (skwôs̸h, skwäs̸h)

transitive verb

    1. to squeeze or crush into a soft or flat mass
    2. to press or squeeze tightly or too tightly
  2. to suppress or bring to an abrupt end; quash to squash a rebellion
  3. Informal to silence or disconcert (another) in a crushing manner

Etymology: OFr esquasser < VL *exquassare < L ex-, intens. + quassus: see quash

intransitive verb

  1. to be squashed, as by a heavy fall, pressure, etc.
  2. to make a sound of squashing or splashing
  3. to force one's way; crowd; squeeze

noun

  1. something squashed; crushed mass
  2. a squashing or being squashed
  3. the sound of squashing
  4. either of two similar games combining elements of both tennis and handball; specif.,
    1. one played in a four-walled court with a small, long-handled racket and a small rubber ball
    2. one played in a similar court, but with a larger racket and a larger, livelier ball
  5. Brit. a drink made of sweetened fruit juice or fruit-flavored syrup diluted with water lemon squash

adverb

  1. so as to squash
  2. with a squashing sound

squash² Definition

☆ squash (skwôs̸h, skwäs̸h)

noun

  1. the fleshy fruit of any of various plants (genus Cucurbita) of the gourd family, eaten as a vegetable
  2. a plant, usually a vine, bearing this fruit

Etymology: shortened < isquoutersquashes, squontersquashes, pl. < S New England Algonquian: cf. Narragansett askútasquash, pl.

squash Synonyms

squash

n.

  1. A vegetable].

    Varieties of squash include: winter, Hubbard, butternut, pumpkin, turban, winter crookneck, Canada crookneck, cushaw, summer, scallop, Italian, zucchini, straightneck, summer crookneck, acorn, pattypan, spaghetti, chayote, white bush, white bush scalloped, warted Hubbard, green, banana, yellow crookneck, Danish;

  2. A court game

    squash racquets, squash tennis, racquet ball.

squash Synonyms

squash

v.

mash, crush, flatten, pulverize; see mash.

squash Usage Examples

Object

  • can: Please do not squash the cans flat -- they get stuck in our baling machine and will not bale properly!

Converse of object

  • dilute: Diluting squash well will make it less sugary, but again try to keep it to mealtimes.
  • roast: Even when making soup or risotto it is worth roasting the squash until just starting to brown before adding your dish.
  • play: I would never play squash, or want to play squash wearing a thong!

Adjective modifier

  • sugar-free: Are sugar-free squashes safe to give to my child between meals?
  • orange: Pour orange squash over mashed potatoes; eat with a spoon.
  • lemon: For example, a can of lemon squash shipped from California could not be considered either.
  • junior: Anyone interested in participating in junior squash should contact the County coach David Youngs at Lime Tree Road.
  • controlled: The Kiwi pair played tight, controlled squash, giving the English pair few opportunities to make an impact.
  • tight: I was more in control, I played tighter squash, getting him behind me.

Modifies a noun

  • court: Squash Courts - Three courts, two with open viewing.
  • racket: He was a member of the Arts Club and interested in competitive squash rackets ( until 1976 ), fly fishing and stamp collecting.
  • racquet: In 1989, I founded my own squash racquet brand, Best Game.
  • player: We're taking two of our best squash players.
  • blossom: Lawson squash blossoms setting is the his character along the house minority.
  • tournament: Madeline Perry had reached the quarter finals of the squash tournament where she lost to the eventual winner Natalie Grinham.

Noun used with modifier

  • butternut: The only obscure thing here might be the butternut squash on the table.
  • winter: Pumpkins and winter squash intended for storage will benefit from maximum exposure to sunlight to help the skin to mature.
  • fruit: Tartrazine, a dye made from coal tar, is also found in products such as fruit squash and sauces.
  • playing: He gave up soccer but kept fit playing squash and cycling.
squash Quotes

Squash is boxing with racquets.

—Barrington,Jonah

Squashöthat's not exercise, it's flagellation.

—Coward, Sir Noe«  l Peirce