squash

• Существительное 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.

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.

1. B1formalculinary

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

   Тыква

   • 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.

2. Fruit (vegetable)A2formalculinary

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

   Тыква

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

3. SportB1formalsport

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

   Сквош

   • 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.

   Synonymssquash rackets

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по сжатию, сплющиванию или подавлению чего-либо, часто с силой.

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

1. Crush or compressB1formal

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

   Сдавить или сплющить

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

   Synonymscompresscrushflattenmashpoundpresssqueeze

   Antonymsexpandinflatespreadswell