squash
Pronunciación: [skwɑːʃ]
Palabra
Contexto: «food»
(noun) a type of vegetable that is usually yellow or green, and can be cooked in many ways. You can eat squash in soups, baked dishes, or grilled.
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I love to eat roasted squash with my dinner.
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I don’t enjoy raw squash; I think it tastes too bitter.
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Have you tried the butternut squash soup at the restaurant?
Contexto: «physical action»
(verb) to press something down so that it becomes flat or crushed. It’s like when you step on a bug, and it gets squished.
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I accidentally squashed my sandwich in my backpack.
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I didn’t squash the paper; I kept it neatly folded.
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Did you squash the bug on the window?
Contexto: «game»
(noun) a sport played by two or four players in a court. Players hit a small ball against the wall using rackets. It's a fun game that includes running around.
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I played squash with my friend yesterday and had a great time.
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I don’t like squash because I find it too exhausting.
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Have you ever tried playing squash before?
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