squash

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a type of plant and its edible fruit from the genus Cucurbita, eaten as a vegetable; or a racket sport played in an enclosed court by two or four players.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: может обозначать вид растения и его съедобный плод из рода Cucurbita, употребляемый в пищу как овощ; или ракеточный вид спорта, в который играют на закрытом корте два или четыре игрока.esSustantivo con varios significados: puede designar una planta del género Cucurbita y su fruto comestible usado como verdura; o un deporte de raqueta que se juega en una pista cerrada entre dos o cuatro jugadores.frNom avec plusieurs sens : peut désigner une plante et son fruit comestible du genre Cucurbita, consommé comme légume ; ou un sport de raquette pratiqué sur un court fermé par deux ou quatre joueurs.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: bezeichnet eine Pflanze aus der Gattung Cucurbita und deren essbare Frucht, die als Gemüse gegessen wird; außerdem einen Rückschlag- und Ballsport, der auf einem geschlossenen Platz von zwei oder vier Spielern gespielt wird.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: pode designar uma planta do gênero Cucurbita e seu fruto comestível consumido como legume (abóbora, abobrinha); ou um esporte de raquete jogado em quadra fechada por dois ou quatro jogadores.zh名词，有多个含义：可以指葫芦科南瓜属的植物及其可食用的果实，作为蔬菜食用；也可以指一种在封闭球场内由两名或四名球员进行的球拍类运动。arاسم له معانٍ عدة: قد يدل على نبات من جنس القرع وأثماره الصالحة للأكل التي تُطبخ كخضار، أو على رياضة مضرب تُلعب في ملعب مغلق بين لاعبين أو أربعة لاعبين.

1. Plant B1 formal culinary

   Any of various annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita, cultivated for their fleshy, edible fruits.

   • The farmer planted squash in the garden this spring.
   • Squash plants require plenty of sunlight and water to grow.
   • Different varieties of squash include pumpkins and zucchinis.

   ruТыкваesCalabazafrCourge (plante)deKürbisptAbóborazh南瓜属植物arقرع

2. Fruit (vegetable) A2 formal culinary

   The edible fruit of a squash plant, typically cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

   • She roasted butternut squash for dinner.
   • Squash can be mashed, baked, or added to soups.
   • He bought a large yellow squash at the market.

   ruТыкваesCalabaza (fruto comestible)frCourge (fruit)deKürbisptAbóborazh南瓜arالقرع

3. Sport B1 formal sport

   A game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike a small rubber ball with long-handled rackets.

   • They play squash at the local sports club every weekend.
   • Squash is a fast-paced sport that requires agility.
   • He won the squash tournament last year.

   ruСквошessquash (deporte)frsquashdeSquashptSquashzh壁球arإسكواش

   Synonyme: squash rackets

• squashes plural form
• squashes' possessive plural form
• squash's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of crushing, pressing flat, or suppressing something, often with force.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по сжатию, сплющиванию или подавлению чего-либо, часто с силой.esVerbo que designa la acción de aplastar, comprimir o deformar algo ejerciendo presión, o de reprimir o sofocar algo con fuerza.frVerbe désignant l'action d'écraser, d'aplatir ou de comprimer quelque chose avec force, souvent pour le réduire en bouillie, ainsi que le fait de réprimer ou de supprimer quelque chose (comme une révolte ou un sentiment).deVerb, das das Zusammendrücken, Zerdrücken, Plattmachen oder gewaltsame Unterdrücken von etwas bezeichnet.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de espremer, achatar, amassar ou suprimir algo, muitas vezes com força.zh动词，表示用力压扁、挤压或压碎某物，也指压制、镇压或平息某种事物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الضغط على شيء ما أو سحقه أو تسطيحه بالقوة، وكذلك على قمع شيء أو إخماده أو إسكاته.

1. Crush or compress B1 formal

   To press or squeeze something forcefully, causing it to become flat, distorted, or damaged.

   • He accidentally squashed the cardboard box while sitting on it.
   • The fruit was squashed during transport.
   • She squashed the bug with her shoe.

   ruСдавить или сплющитьesAplastar o comprimirfrÉcraser ou comprimerdeZerdrücken oder platt drückenptEsmagar ou achatarzh压扁或压碎arسحق أو ضغط

   Synonyme: compresscrushflattenmashpoundpresssqueeze

   Antonyme: expandinflatespreadswell

• squashed past participle
• squashed past simple
• squashing present participle
• squashes third person singular