Squash

Squash

1: Noun
A game in which two players use rackets to hit a small, rubber ball against a wall.

Example sentence: He plays squash every weekend to stay fit.

Synonyms: Racquetball

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2: Noun
A type of vegetable, usually orange or green, with a hard skin and soft inside.

Example sentence: I'm going to make a soup with this butternut squash.

Synonyms: Pumpkin Gourd

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3: Verb
To crush or flatten something, especially by pressure.

Example sentence: Be careful not to squash the tomatoes when you pack them.

Synonyms: Crush Flatten

Opposites: Expand Enlarge

Fun Fact:


The word 'squash' has its origin in the Narragansett Native American word 'askutasquash', which means 'eaten raw or uncooked'.