mash

reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading

grind the spices in a mortar

mash the garlic

talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries

My husband never flirts with other women

to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

crush an aluminum can

squeeze a lemon

mixture of ground animal feeds

a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing