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squash1

 
 
pronunciation:
skwash
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
inflections: squashes, squashing, squashed
definition: When you squash something, you press on it hard until it becomes flat.
There was a big spider in bathroom last night. My dad was going to squash it with his shoe, but he decided to catch it instead and put it outside.
similar words:
crush, mash
 
part of speech: noun
definition: Squash is a sport for two or four players. Squash is played with rackets and a ball inside a small court with four walls. Players take turns hitting the ball after it bounces off a wall. It is a very fast and tough game.
A racket for playing squash is smaller than a racket for playing tennis.
 
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