Noun
The word is derived from squash
More and more Americans are asking about the price that we have to pay when Wal-Mart comes into a community, treats workers poorly, violates immigration laws and squashes small businesses. Anthony Weiner
She's young, Kit.” "That's no excuse. The universe doesn't give a damn when it squashes you. Robert Asprin
Alongside us, three young men whom Leon had hired to pick were concluding their day's work by scooping up the errant squashes and apples. Source: Internet
And seeds from different squashes have different sizes, shapes and textures. Source: Internet
Although squashes, peppers, and tomatoes all originated in the New World, modern Mediterranean cuisine incorporates many of these vegetables. Source: Internet
A subset of summer squash, zucchinis (or courgettes) are harvested when their rinds are tender and edible, and thus are more perishable than winter squashes. Source: Internet