slightly crush

Examples (10)

• To release its aroma, slightly crush the garlic clove with a knife.
• He slightly crushed the mint leaves before adding them to the drink.
• The recipe says to slightly crush the peppercorns in a mortar.
• Be careful not to slightly crush the delicate flowers when you arrange them.
• The box was slightly crushed in transit, but the contents were fine.
• Slightly crushing the seeds helps them to germinate faster.
• She slightly crushed the ice for the cocktail using a rolling pin.
• You should only slightly crush the cardamom pods, not grind them into a powder.
• The heavy book had slightly crushed the corner of the photograph underneath.
• If you slightly crush the rosemary, it will infuse the oil with more flavor.