nounπShareA violent collision or compression; a crash; destruction; ruin."The car crash was a complete crush, destroying the front of the building. "disasteractioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareViolent pressure, as of a moving crowd."The crush of students exiting the school at lunchtime created a dangerous situation. "massdisasteractioneventgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crowd that produces uncomfortable pressure."a crush at a reception"massgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA violent crowding."The crush of students at the school entrance in the morning was unbelievable. "massdisasteractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crowd control barrier."The school used a metal crush to keep the students separated during the fire drill. "policemassstructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drink made by squeezing the juice out of fruit."My mom made a delicious fruit crush for breakfast. "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn infatuation with somebody one is not dating."My crush on Sarah is getting stronger; I can't stop thinking about her. "emotionmindhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA standing stock or cage with movable sides used to restrain livestock for safe handling."The farmer used the livestock crush to safely move the sheep. "agricultureanimalstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA party or festive function."The school's annual spring festival was a great crush. "entertainmentfestivaleventcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process of crushing cane to remove the raw sugar, or the season when this process takes place."The sugar factory's crush season starts in October. "agriculturefoodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo press between two hard objects; to squeeze so as to alter the natural shape or integrity of it, or to force together into a mass."to crush grapes"actionprocessphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding"to crush quartz"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo overwhelm by pressure or weight."After the corruption scandal, the opposition crushed the ruling party in the elections"actionphysicsdisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo oppress or grievously burden."The heavy workload at the bakery crushed him with exhaustion. "sufferingemotionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo overcome completely; to subdue totally."The heavy rain completely crushed the farmer's hopes for a good harvest. "achievementactionwarmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be or become broken down or in, or pressed into a smaller compass, by external weight or force"an eggshell crushes easily"physicsactionmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo feel infatuation or unrequited love."She crushed on the new student in her class all year. "emotionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a compressed or foreshortened appearance to."The artist carefully crushed the charcoal drawing, giving it a dramatic, almost abstract look. "appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
