"Squashed" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Squashed" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

Squashed

"Squashed" Meaning

Crushed or flattened completely, often with great force.

"Squashed" Examples

Here are 5 usage examples of the word "squashed":

The bicycle tire was squashed by the heavy load, causing the wheel to flatten out.
She squashed the wrappers from the snacks she had eaten and threw them in the trash.
The insect was squashed against the window by the force of the wind.
The vet had to squash the flea on my dog to remove it from its fur.
The squash ball was squashed flat by the powerful forehand shot, rendering it unable to bounce back.

"Squashed" Similar Words

Squares

Squarewave

Squaring

Squarrosa

Squarrosa is a botanical term, particularly in the context of botany, referring to a type of leaf arrangement or shape. The word "squarrosa" comes from the Latin word "squarrosus," which means "somewhat squarrose" or "deflected," and then to the suffix "-a", an adjective forming suffix indicating a form or aspect of the noun modified by the root. A squarrosa leaf is typically described as being leaflet or compound leaf in its arrangement that is, its leaflets diverge from the main stem at roughly right angles (90 degrees). This gives the leaf a somewhat square or box-like appearance from a side perspective, though the actual shape can vary greatly.

Squarrose

Squarroso-dentate

Squarrous

Squash

Squashes

Squashier

Squashing

Compressing or pressing something firmly so that it becomes smaller or more compact.

Squashy

Squassation

Squat

(verb) 1. to crouch low down with the heels flat on the ground and the weight on the front of the feet, typically with the back straight and the body balanced. Example sentences: Share the squatting position with the children, wait for them to get comfortable. 2. to sit or stand on one's haunches. Example sentences: The men squatted over the smoking remains. 3. to crouch low when facing the face of the sun or an approaching opponent; to be humbled. Example sentences: He squatted before the king, who was angry with him. 4. to stop working or operating, especially because something is available, such as a public toilet. Example sentences: We had to squat behind a bush and wait until the person left the gate.