crush out

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : - To extinguish a burning material, especially a cigarette or cigar, by applying pressure to its tip to smother the flame and stop it from burning. Usage This verb is used specifically to describe the action of putting out a fire or ember by crushing it. It is most commonly applied to cigarettes, cigars, or similar small, smoldering items. - The primary and most literal meanin...