1. (

• squash ,
• squash_vine

) any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits ;

2. (

• squash

) edible fruit of a squash plant; eaten as a vegetable ;

3. (

• squash ,
• squash_racquets ,
• squash_rackets

) a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets ;

1. (

• squash ,
• crush ,
• squelch ,
• mash ,
• squeeze ,

) to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition; "crush an aluminum can"; "squeeze a lemon" ;