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squashing

UK
/ˈskwɒʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈskwɑːʃɪŋ/
squashingnoun
squashings
pl
Translations
The squashing of the metal sheets is done by a hydraulic press.
Сплющивание металлических листов производится гидравлическим прессом.
The squashing of the grapes is an important step in winemaking.
Раздавливание винограда - важный этап в виноделии.
Definitions
The act of crushing or flattening something.
The squashing of the empty soda can was satisfying.
A situation where something is compressed or crowded.
The squashing of passengers into the train during rush hour was uncomfortable.
Synonyms
pressing
crushing
squeezing
compressing
flattening
squashinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈskwɒʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈskwɑːʃɪŋ/
Definitions
Crushing or flattening; exerting pressure that flattens or compresses.
The squashing force of the press bent the metal sheet.
squashverb

squashing

Gerund

squashed
Past Simple
squashed
Past Participle
squashing
Gerund
UK
/skwɒʃ/
US
/skwɑːʃ/
Translations
He tried to squash the bug with his shoe.
Он попытался раздавить жука своей обувью.
The government attempted to squash the rebellion.
Правительство попыталось подавить восстание.
She managed to squash the can with her hands.
Она смогла сплющить банку руками.
Additional translations
вдавить
Definitions
To crush or flatten something by applying pressure.
She accidentally squashed the sandwich by sitting on it.
To suppress or put an end to something, such as a rumor or a rebellion.
The manager quickly squashed the rumors about the company's closure.
To squeeze or force into a small space.
We managed to squash all our luggage into the tiny car trunk.
Synonyms
flatten
mash
squash down
press
compress
crush
squeeze
squashnoun
Definitions
A game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike a small rubber ball against the walls with rackets.
She plays squash every Saturday at the local sports club.
A type of vegetable that belongs to the gourd family, which includes varieties such as zucchini, pumpkin, and butternut.
We roasted some squash for dinner last night.
A concentrated liquid made from fruit juice and sugar, which is diluted with water to make a drink.
He poured a glass of orange squash to quench his thirst.
A situation in which people or things are pressed together with very little space available; a tight or crowded condition.
It will be a bit of a squash in the back seat, but we can all fit.
A situation in which there is very little space for people or things; a cramped or crowded condition.
It was a bit of a squash in the back seat with five of us squeezed together.
squashadjective
Definitions
Relating to or intended for the sport of squash.
He bought a new squash racket before the tournament.
squashpast participle
Definitions
Crushed or flattened, typically by pressure or compression.
The child stared sadly at the squashed ice-cream cone.
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