squash
1 of 2verb/skwɑʃ/
Forms:squashes,squashing,squashed,squashed
1
to press or squeeze something with force
transitive- He had to squash the empty soda can before recycling it.
- The chef used a spatula to gently squash the potatoes in the pan.
- The child decided to squash the modeling clay into a flat shape for their project.
- To fit into the narrow space, he had to squash the cardboard box to make it more compact.