Squashable: meaning, definitions and examples

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squashable

 

[ ˈskwɒʃəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in sports

Capable of being easily flattened, compressed, or deformed, especially in sports such as squash.

Synonyms

compressible, flexible, malleable

Examples of usage

  • It is important to choose a squashable ball for beginners.
  • The material used for the racket is squashable to absorb impact.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Capable of being easily subdued or defeated.

Synonyms

controllable, defeatable, subduable

Examples of usage

  • The rebellion proved to be squashable within a few weeks.
  • His arguments were easily squashable by logic.

Translations

Translations of the word "squashable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esmagável

🇮🇳 पिचकने योग्य

🇩🇪 zerquetschbar

🇮🇩 dapat diperas

🇺🇦 той, що можна розчавити

🇵🇱 do zgniecenia

🇯🇵 押しつぶせる

🇫🇷 écrasable

🇪🇸 aplastable

🇹🇷 ezilebilir

🇰🇷 눌릴 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للسحق

🇨🇿 rozmačkatelný

🇸🇰 rozpučiteľný

🇨🇳 可压碎的

🇸🇮 stisljiv

🇮🇸 myndanlegur

🇰🇿 бастырылатын

🇬🇪 გასრესვადი

🇦🇿 əzilə bilən

🇲🇽 aplastable

Word origin

The word 'squashable' originates from the verb 'squash,' which has been in use since the mid-16th century. The suffix '-able' is added to 'squash' to create 'squashable,' indicating the capability of being squashed. Over time, the term has evolved to be used in various contexts, from sports equipment to describing easily subdued situations or individuals.