crush or squeeze (something) with force so that it becomes flat, soft, or out of shape

wash and squash the cans before depositing them

suppress or subdue (a feeling or action)

the mournful sound did nothing to squash her high spirits

an edible gourd, the flesh of which may be cooked and eaten as a vegetable

the trailing plant of the gourd family that produces the squash

flat, soft, or out of shape as a result of being crushed or squeezed with force

a squashed packet of cigarettes