What is the meaning of the word "squash"?

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  1. a concentrated syrup, usually fruit-based, that is diluted to produce a drink copy to clipboard noun
    • We prepared a jug of lemon squash. copy to clipboard
  2. a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets copy to clipboard noun
    • I enjoy playing squash. copy to clipboard
  3. any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits copy to clipboard noun
    • We've planted squashes in the garden. copy to clipboard
  4. edible fruit of a squash plant copy to clipboard noun
    • The recipe called for squash. copy to clipboard
  5. to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition copy to clipboard verb
    • I managed to squash the sleeping bag in to its container. copy to clipboard

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