squashing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of pressing or squeezing something between two surfaces.

• Noun

  The process of reducing the size or shape of an object or substance by applying pressure.

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Synonyms

condense , press

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with squashing
mashing , crashing , splashing

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Variants

List of all variants of squashing that leads to same result
squash , squashed , squasher , squashers , squashes , squashing , squash up , squashed up , squashes up , squashing up

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Forms

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squashes, squashed, squashing, squashes, squashable

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English 'scwesan' meaning 'to press, squeeze'.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the largest tomato ever squashed weighed over 7 pounds.

2. Squashing is a popular activity during Halloween pumpkin carving.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pressing: A related concept that involves applying pressure to a substance or material.

2. Squeezing: A related concept that involves applying pressure to expel or extract a substance.

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Culture

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Squashing is a common process used in various industries such as food processing, textiles, and paper production. In literature, squashing is used metaphorically to describe the feeling of being overwhelmed or suppressed.

How to Memorize "squashing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine squeezing a ripe tomato between your hands to extract the juice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'squashing' with the sensation of pressure and reduction in size.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Squash the grapes, squash the grapes' to remember the word.

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