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Meaning of squash in English
Pronunciation
/skwɑʃ/
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Verb
squash
Etymology
mid 16th century (as a verb): alteration of quash
Definitions
1.
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
Examples
« crush an aluminum can »
« squeeze a lemon »
Noun
squash
Etymology
mid 17th century: abbreviation of Narragansett asquutasquash
Definitions
1.
any of numerous annual tendril-bearing trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits
2.
edible fruit of a squash plant
Examples
« eaten as a vegetable »
3.
a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets