Meaning of "squash" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SQUASH

From Old French esquasser, from Vulgar Latin exquassāre (unattested), from Latin ex-1 + quassāre to shatter.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF SQUASH

squash  [skwɒʃ]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SQUASH

Squash is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb squash in English.

WHAT DOES SQUASH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of squash in the English dictionary

The first definition of squash in the dictionary is to press or squeeze or be pressed or squeezed in or down so as to crush, distort, or pulp. Other definition of squash is to suppress or overcome. Squash is also to humiliate or crush, esp with a disconcerting retort.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO SQUASH

PRESENT

Present

I squash

you squash

he/she/it squashes

we squash

you squash

they squash

Present continuous

I am squashing

you are squashing

he/she/it is squashing

we are squashing

you are squashing

they are squashing

Present perfect

I have squashed

you have squashed

he/she/it has squashed

we have squashed

you have squashed

they have squashed

Present perfect continuous

I have been squashing

you have been squashing

he/she/it has been squashing

we have been squashing

you have been squashing

they have been squashing

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I squashed

you squashed

he/she/it squashed

we squashed

you squashed

they squashed

Past continuous

I was squashing

you were squashing

he/she/it was squashing

we were squashing

you were squashing

they were squashing

Past perfect

I had squashed

you had squashed

he/she/it had squashed

we had squashed

you had squashed

they had squashed

Past perfect continuous

I had been squashing

you had been squashing

he/she/it had been squashing

we had been squashing

you had been squashing

they had been squashing

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will squash

you will squash

he/she/it will squash

we will squash

you will squash

they will squash

Future continuous

I will be squashing

you will be squashing

he/she/it will be squashing

we will be squashing

you will be squashing

they will be squashing

Future perfect

I will have squashed

you will have squashed

he/she/it will have squashed

we will have squashed

you will have squashed

they will have squashed

Future perfect continuous

I will have been squashing

you will have been squashing

he/she/it will have been squashing

we will have been squashing

you will have been squashing

they will have been squashing

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would squash

you would squash

he/she/it would squash

we would squash

you would squash

they would squash

Conditional continuous

I would be squashing

you would be squashing

he/she/it would be squashing

we would be squashing

you would be squashing

they would be squashing

Conditional perfect

I would have squash

you would have squash

he/she/it would have squash

we would have squash

you would have squash

they would have squash

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been squashing

you would have been squashing

he/she/it would have been squashing

we would have been squashing

you would have been squashing

they would have been squashing

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you squash
we let´s squash
you squash

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to squash

Past participle

squashed

Present Participle

squashing

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «SQUASH»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «squash» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of squash

annihilate · compress · crush · debase · degrade · discomfit · disgrace · distort · embarrass · flatten · humiliate · mash · mortify · pound · press · pulp · put down · quash · quell · shame · silence · sit on · smash · suppress · take the wind out of someone´s sails

TRANSLATION OF SQUASH

Find out the translation of squash to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of squash from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «squash» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 壁球
• Translator English - Spanish: squash
• English: squash
• Translator English - Hindi: स्क्वाश
• Translator English - Arabic: لُعْبَةُ السَكْواشُ
• Translator English - Russian: сквош
• Translator English - Portuguese: squash
• Translator English - Bengali: স্কোয়াশ
• Translator English - French: squash
• Translator English - Malay: Squash
• Translator English - German: Fruchtsaft
• Translator English - Japanese: スカッシュ
• Translator English - Korean: 스쿼시
• Translator English - Javanese: Squash
• Translator English - Vietnamese: bóng quần
• Translator English - Tamil: ஸ்குவாஷ்
• Translator English - Marathi: स्क्वॅश
• Translator English - Turkish: kabak
• Translator English - Italian: zucca
• Translator English - Polish: miazga
• Translator English - Ukrainian: сквош
• Translator English - Romanian: squash
• Translator English - Greek: σκουός
• Translator English - Afrikaans: muurbal
• Translator English - Swedish: saft
• Translator English - Norwegian: trengsel

10 QUOTES WITH «SQUASH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word squash.

1

Mario Batali

You know, when you get your first asparagus, or your first acorn squash, or your first really good tomato of the season, those are the moments that define the cook's year. I get more excited by that than anything else.

2

Alan Bennett

If you think squash is a competitive activity, try flower arranging.

3

Bradley Chicho

Shine like the day I set cosmic eyes on you, friend, by the light of the sweet squash in my lovely laser broom.

4

Camille Claudel

I took all my wax studies and threw them in the fire... that's the way it is when something unpleasant happens to me. I take my hammer and I squash a figure.

5

Noel Coward

Squash - that's not exercise, it's flagellation.

6

Richard Coyle

I do a lot of running. Bit of squash, bit of tennis. I don't like feeling out of shape.

7

Bryan Cranston

We've been trained since kindergarten: Be nice, be kind, share, put on a smile. So we're conditioned to squash our natural selfish instincts, and that's the right thing for society.

8

Carmen Ejogo

I make a really delicious eggplant and squash curry that's inspired by Vij of Vij's Restaurant, a great chef and restaurateur in Vancouver. I like to cook that dish because it's really simple, but the flavor is so pungent and intense that I feel like I'm a real chef whenever I create it.

9

Jahangir Khan

Squash was my livelihood and as in business, I had to stay on top.

10

Jahangir Khan

During my time, squash was not even part of Asian or Commonwealth Games. Considering the dominance of Jansher Khan and I in the '80s and '90s, it goes without saying that Pakistan would have bagged a plethora of medals through us at these games. And yes, the ultimate prize would have been an Olympic gold.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SQUASH»

Discover the use of squash in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to squash and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Squash: Steps to Success

"Squash: Steps to Success" will teach you the skills and strategies you need in order to play and win.

Philip Yarrow, Aidan Harrison, 2009

Squash: A History of the Game

A gripping cultural history, Squash is the book for which all aficionados of this fast-paced, exciting game have been waiting.

James Zug, 2007

The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Racquetball & Squash

This book features year round racquetball and squash-specific weight training programs guaranteed to improve your performance and get you results.

Rob Price, 2009

Squash Racquets: the Khan Game

So he "talked" the book in a great number of sessions, in the court and out of it, with Richard E. Randall, one of his students and a professional writer. The collaboration worked well. The book gives Hashim as he actually thinks and talks.

Hashim Khan, Richard E. Randall, 1967

Raising Big Smiling Squash Kids: The Complete Roadmap for ...

Offering a complete roadmap to all the game has to offer, this resource offers practical advice ranging from the best age to get your kid started in squash, to pursuing a career in professional squash, to finding ways squash players can ...

Richard Millman, Georgetta Morque, 2006

The compleat squash: a passionate grower's guide to ...

Detailed instructions on how to plant, cultivate, harvest, and propagate a variety of pumpkin, squash, and ornamental gourd varieties are accompanied by more than 150 glorious color photographs, horticultural tips, and delicious recipes.

Amy Goldman, Victor Schrager, 2004

A Squash and a Squeeze

This brilliantly funny story is the first ever picture book written and illustrated by the award-winning team of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, authors of The Gruffalo.

Julia Donaldson, 2004

Carlos and the squash plant

Having ignored his mother's warnings about what will happen if he doesn't bathe after working on his family's New Mexican farm, Carlos awakens one morning to find a squash growing out of his ear.

Jan Romero Stevens, 1993

Don't Squash That Bug!: The Curious Kid's Guide to Insects

Describes the characteristics and behavior of different insects, and includes a section on why specific insects are helpful to people.

Natalie Rompella, 2007

Doctor Squash the Doll Doctor

Beautifully reillustrated by David Hitch, this whimsical Golden Book from the 1950s will enchant a new generation. From the Hardcover edition.

Margaret Wise Brown, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SQUASH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term squash is used in the context of the following news items.

Canada beats Mexico to win Pan Am gold in men's team squash

Both players treated the near-capacity crowd of about 500 fans to a rollicking display of energetic squash. The pace was amped up with both players mixing in ... «Toronto Star, Jul 15»

British Open squash 2015: Laura Massaro topples Malaysia's Nicol …

Laura Massaro's British Open women's semi-final with Malaysia's Nicol David, the defending champion, was filled with more than just the "mental freshness" she ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»

Prudence Hilburn: Butternut squash a suitable stand-in for sweet …

I like the butternut squash because it reminds me of another favorite: sweet potatoes. You can substitute butternut squash for almost any recipe calling for sweet ... «Stockton Record, Mar 15»

Tesco forced to recall 'disgusting smelling' squash

But some parents raised concerns that it may have caused their children's stomach upsets after those who drank the squash were left vomiting or with "bad ... «The Independent, Jan 15»

New Olympic sports: Squash, snooker seeking inclusion at Tokyo

The head of the World Squash Federation, N. Ramachandran, made his case in meetings with Tokyo organizing committee chairman Yoshiro Mori in Tokyo. «San Jose Mercury News, Jan 15»

Nicol David wins eighth title at World Squash Championship

Nicol David saved four successive match points as she beat Raneem el Weleily to win her eighth world title. The Malaysian world number one was on the brink ... «BBC Sport, Dec 14»

World Squash Championships 2014: Nick Matthew's title bid ends in …

Confusion reigned in Doha on Thursday night as Nick Matthew's title defence ended in bizarre circumstances, with four different decisions given over one point ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Nov 14»

More Squash, Less Bacon: Calculating Your Real-Life Heart Risk

Cardiovascular risk calculators usually expect you to know your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers. I have enough trouble remembering my email ... «NPR, Nov 14»

Men's team give India first ever gold in Asian Games squash …

Saurav Ghosal and Harinder Pal Sandhu played their hearts out against tough Malaysian opponents and won 2-0 in the best-of-three men's squash title contest ... «Indian Express, Sep 14»

David puts on a squash clinic for Olympic watchers

Now the squash luminary from Malaysia is hoping her performance in the finals at Asian Games will add weight to her sport's case for inclusion in the Olympics. «Yahoo News, Sep 14»