crush
verb (used with object)
to press or squeeze with a force that destroys or deforms.
crushable
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a word derived from
crush.
Example Sentences
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Their feet are shod in clogs, sabots, backless loafers, espadrilles with crushable heels and various other iterations of shoes with a covered toe and open back.
From New York Times ● Sep. 9, 2021
I'd been trying for days to determine the perfect combination of chicken blend, breading, and cook method to produce maximally crushable nugs.
From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2021
The flagship Czech Pils is an exemplary bitter and spicy brew with loads of Saaz hops, while Hell is a crushable helles-style lagerbier.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 25, 2018
When Musgraves calls a guy a “Velvet Elvis” on Golden Hour, she’s not mocking him as ersatz and chintzy but teasingly praising him as crushable, soft, and sparkly, a delight to have around the house.
From Slate ● Mar. 29, 2018
There was hardly a gown worn last season which was not of the most delicate texture, garnished with chiffon and illusion and tulle—the most crushable, airy, inflammable, unserviceable material one can think of.
From As Seen By Me by Bell, Lilian
