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Meanings of squash in English
Portuguese
abóbora Any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits.
A squash fruit of the Cucurbita genus, most commonly orange in colour when ripe and traditionally used during Halloween.
Synonyms
Examples for "squash vine"
Examples for "squash vine"
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A squash vine was put up in the barn.
2
The squash bug naturally seeks out the squash vine.
3
Another with a penny bought a squash vine, from which he sold five large squashes for fifty-five cents.
4
Native to the southern and western United States, this plant sprawls along the ground and resembles a squash vine.
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Squash vines are frequently killed by a white caterpillar that burrows in the stem near the base of the plant.
Usage of squash in English
1
He'd been working the fields, harvesting squash, when the main attack started.
2
The crook-neck squash in the Northwest is a great success this season.
3
He took a knee, being careful not to squash any American soldiers.
4
Stir these into the squash and add the milk, stirring in slowly.
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But big companies often squash growth when they swallow small targets whole.
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Add the onion and cook for two minutes before adding the squash.
7
Using paper towels, pat squash pieces firmly to absorb any excess moisture.
8
Turn the squash mixture on the salt pork and heat and serve.
9
Pumpkin is good baked in the same manner as baked winter squash.
10
Place the cubed squash on a tray and drizzle with olive oil.
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Melons, squash, pumpkins or similar sprawling vines may be grown in it.
12
In the other hung a crook-necked squash, festooned with wreaths of spider-webs.
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Heat gently for two minutes, then add the butternut squash and chickpeas.
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If not, which squash do you think is the best for cooking?
15
He said the summer squash was the most ludicrous vegetable he knew.
16
After that there was a bit of a squash in our corner.
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Squash across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
United States of America
Common
Ireland
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