crush between
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to be pressed with great force between two objects
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- She was crushed between two cars in the pile-up.
- The worker's hand was tragically crushed between the heavy rollers of the machine.
- The ancient fossil was found perfectly preserved, having been crushed between two layers of rock.
- Be careful not to get your fingers crushed between the closing door and the frame.
- In a hydraulic press, metal is crushed between two powerful plates.
- The car was being crushed between a truck and a barrier when the rescue team arrived.
- The unfortunate animal got crushed between a fallen tree and a large boulder during the storm.
- The sheer force of the impact crushed the vehicle between the two colliding trucks.
- If you're not careful, your package will be crushed between the heavier boxes during shipping.
- The fear of being crushed between the subway doors is common for many commuters.