crushing
/ˈkɹʌʃɪŋ/
Meanings
-
verb
The act of pressing or grinding something between two hard surfaces until it is broken, damaged, or reduced to a desired size or consistency.
- "The machine crushed the cars into cubes for recycling."
- "The grapes were crushed to make wine."
- "The ice was crushed for cocktails."
-
verb
To overcome or defeat someone or something completely.
- "The team was crushed by their opponents."
- "The news crushed her spirits."
- "He was crushed by the weight of his debts."
Synonyms
comminute , gutting
Rhymes
Words rhyming with crushingcrusade , abrade , invade , adequate , gradual , cascade , chastise , surprise , advise
Variants
List of all variants of crushing that leads to same resultcrush , crushable , crushed , crusher , crushers , crushes , crushing , crushingly
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).crushes, crushinged, crushes more, crushingest
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old English crusan, meaning 'to grind, crush'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'crushing it' originated from extreme sports, where athletes would try to outperform each other.
-
The world's largest ice crusher can crush 1,200 tons of ice per hour.
-
The term 'crushing defeat' was first used in the 1500s to describe a military defeat that was so complete, it was as if the defeated side had been crushed underfoot.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Compression: The act of reducing the size or volume of something by applying force.
-
Grinding: The act of reducing something to a powder or paste by rubbing it between hard surfaces.
-
Squashing: The act of crushing something flat or breaking it by pressing it between two hard surfaces.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Crushing has been used metaphorically in various forms of art and literature to represent power, defeat, or transformation. For instance, in music, the term 'crushing it' is used to describe a successful performance. In literature, the term 'crushing blow' is used to describe a devastating event or defeat.
How to Memorize "crushing"
-
visualize
- Visualize the act of pressing or grinding something between two hard surfaces until it is broken or reduced to a desired size or consistency.
-
associate
- Associate the word 'crushing' with the feeling of power or control, or with the sound of something being crushed.
-
mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'C' in 'crushing' stands for 'crush'.
Memorize "crushing" using Dictozo
The best and recommended way to memorize crushing is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:
-
Highlighting:
Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
-
Periodic Reminders:
Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.