Squashable: meaning, definitions and examples
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squashable
[ ˈskwɒʃəbl ]
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.
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.