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Squashing: meaning, definitions and examples

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squashing

 

[ หˆskwษ’สƒษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

Squashing refers to the action of crushing or squeezing something with force, often resulting in a flattened or otherwise deformed state. This can apply to various objects, particularly soft or pliable items such as fruits or vegetables. The term may also be used metaphorically in contexts where ideas or emotions are suppressed. In sports, squashing can describe the act of playing squash, a racket sport.

Synonyms

crushing, flattening, squeezing

Examples of usage

  • She was squashing the fruit to make juice.
  • He squashed the bug under his shoe.
  • They were squashing their disagreements to maintain peace.
Context #2 | Noun

sports activity

Squashing, often referred to as squash, is a racquet sport played either by two players in singles or four players in doubles. The game is played in a four-walled court, where players take turns hitting a lightweight ball against the front wall using their racquets. The objective is to make the ball bounce twice before the opponent can return it. Squashing requires agility, strategic shot placement, and endurance.

Synonyms

racket sport, squash

Examples of usage

  • We organized a squashing tournament this weekend.
  • Squashing is a great way to stay fit and active.
  • He has become quite skilled at squashing over the years.

Translations

Translations of the word "squashing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น squash

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เฅเคตเฅˆเคถเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zerschlagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghancurkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะดะฐะฒะปัŽะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zgniatanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠผใ—ๆฝฐใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcrasement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aplastar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ezme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์••์ถ•ํ•˜๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุญู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maฤkat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozdrviลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽ‹ๆ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stiskanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klemja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹า“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒฌแƒฃแƒฌแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑxma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aplastar

Etymology

The word 'squash' has its origins in the late 16th century, derived from the Native American Narragansett word 'askรบtasquash', which referred to a type of vegetable or gourd. The term was originally used to describe various kinds of edible plants that were crushed or pressed. Over time, it evolved into other meanings, including the action of crushing something and the sport of squash. The racquet sport version, known as squash, emerged in the 19th century in England, adapting from earlier racket games. As the game gained popularity, it adopted the term 'squash' due to the sound made when the soft ball was struck. The dual nature of the word showcases its versatility in language, extending from culinary contexts to physical actions and competitive sports.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,155, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.