1. the action of crushing or flattening something
2. a racquet sport played in an enclosed court

1. present participle of squash; crushing or pressing something flat

Examples

• She was squashing the empty boxes before recycling them.
• The heavy book was squashing the flowers in her backpack.
• He enjoyed squashing at the local sports club.
• The squashing of the rebellion took several months.
• They spent the afternoon squashing grapes for wine.
• The squashing court was booked for the entire evening.
• Stop squashing your sandwich in your lunch bag.