nounπShareA violent collision or compression; a crash; destruction; ruin."The sudden crushes of metal echoed through the junkyard as the car was flattened. "disasteractioneventoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareViolent pressure, as of a moving crowd."The crushes at the entrance of the concert venue made it difficult for people to get inside safely. "massdisasteractiongroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crowd that produces uncomfortable pressure."a crush at a reception"massgroupsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA violent crowding."The crush of students in the hallway was so intense, it was difficult to move forward. "massactiondisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crowd control barrier."The security guards set up crushes along the parade route to keep the crowd from surging forward. "policeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drink made by squeezing the juice out of fruit."At the summer picnic, we had lemonade, orange crushes, and water to drink. "fruitdrinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn infatuation with somebody one is not dating."Maria has many crushes at school, but she's too shy to talk to any of them. "emotionhumanmindsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA standing stock or cage with movable sides used to restrain livestock for safe handling."The vet used the crushes to safely examine the cow's injured leg. "agricultureanimalstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA party or festive function."The family hosted several lively crushes during the holiday season, inviting friends and neighbors to share food and cheer. "entertainmentfestivalcultureeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process of crushing cane to remove the raw sugar, or the season when this process takes place."During the sugarcane crushes, the air near the mill is thick with the sweet smell of molasses. "agricultureprocessfoodChat 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"actionmaterialprocessmassphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding"to crush quartz"actionprocessmaterialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo overwhelm by pressure or weight."After the corruption scandal, the opposition crushed the ruling party in the elections"actionphysicsmassdisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo oppress or grievously burden."The heavy workload crushes her spirit. "sufferingemotionmindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo overcome completely; to subdue totally."The soccer team hopes their strong defense crushes the opponent's attack. "actionachievementoutcomewarmilitaryChat 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"actionphysicsmassChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo feel infatuation or unrequited love.""She secretly crushes on her classmate, but he doesn't know she exists." "emotionmindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a compressed or foreshortened appearance to."The wide-angle lens crushes the distance between the buildings in the photograph, making them seem much closer together than they actually are. "appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading