squash — meaning in English

English meaning

• courgette noun A particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a small marrow/squash.
• squash noun A racquet sport played in a walled court with a small rubber ball.

Senses

squash is used for these senses in English:

• courgette (British, Ireland, uncountable) A particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a small marrow/squash.

courgette — full definition

1. noun A particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a small marrow/squash.
2. noun The edible fruit of this marrow/squash.

squash — full definition

1. noun A racquet sport played in a walled court with a small rubber ball.
2. noun A vegetable of the gourd family, such as butternut or acorn squash.
3. noun British: a concentrated fruit drink diluted with water.
4. verb To crush something into a flat or pulpy mass.
5. verb To suppress or put an end to something, such as a rumor or plan.

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