Squash (noun) refers to a vine plant yielding edible fruits that come in various varieties; it also denotes a drink made by diluting concentrated squash cordial. In context, it can mean a physical squeezing action. In British usage, squash is a drink; in American usage, it more often means the vegetable or the action of crushing. The term spans culinary, horticultural, and sports contexts, typically neutral in tone and formal enough for instructional material.
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