Mashing: meaning, definitions and examples

Can be used in both literal and figurative senses. Literally to break something into pieces by pressing it hard. Figuratively to describe overcoming or defeating someone or something.

• Crush the cans before recycling.
• He was crushed by the news of his friend's accident.

A more intense form of grinding or crushing, often used to describe turning something into a fine powder. It can also have a metaphorical use to imply complete destruction.

• Pulverize the chalk into powder.
• The team was pulverized in the finals.

Often used to describe the process of breaking something into very small pieces or a powder, usually in the context of spices, coffee, or grains.

• Grind the coffee beans for a fresher flavor.
• You need to grind the spices finely.

Typically used to describe flattening something with force. Can also be used figuratively to describe suppressing something or someone forcefully.

• Squash the bug quickly.
• The proposal was quickly squashed by the committee.