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Vocabulary Entry
squash
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A type of fruit that belongs to the gourd family, typically having a soft skin and edible flesh.
Example Sentences
"I bought some squash to make soup."
"The garden is full of various squash varieties."
"Squash can be roasted, steamed, or mashed."
V
verb
To crush or squeeze something with force so that it loses its shape or is flattened.
Example Sentences
"He squashed the bug with a paper towel."
"Don't squash the bread; it's freshly baked."
"She accidentally squashed the fruits in her bag."