Crush \Crush\, n.
   1. A violent collision or compression; a crash; destruction;
      ruin.
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            The wreck of matter, and the crush of worlds.
                                                  --Addison.
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   2. Violent pressure, as of a crowd; a crowd which produced
      uncomfortable pressure; as, a crush at a reception.
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   Crush hat, a hat which collapses, and can be carried under
      the arm, and when expanded is held in shape by springs;
      hence, any hat not injured by compressing.

   Crush room, a large room in a theater, opera house, etc.,
      where the audience may promenade or converse during the
      intermissions; a foyer.
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            Politics leave very little time for the bow window
            at White's in the day, or for the crush room of the
            opera at night.                       --Macaulay.
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