Meaning & Definition of Squash in English
English⟶
Squash
/skwɑʃ/
noun
1. Any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits
synonym:
- squash,
- squash vine
2. Edible fruit of a squash plant
- Eaten as a vegetable
synonym:
- squash
3. A game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets
synonym:
- squash,
- squash racquets,
- squash rackets
verb
1. To compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
- "Crush an aluminum can"
- "Squeeze a lemon"
synonym:
- squash,
- crush,
- squelch,
- mash,
- squeeze