pancaked

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Term: pancaked

Part of Speech: Verb

Senses:

1. To flatten or crush something, typically by pressing down heavily.

2. To fail miserably; to collapse or be defeated.

Usage Examples:

1. The truck pancaked the cardboard boxes, damaging their contents.

2. The building pancaked after the explosion.

3. Despite the team's efforts, they pancaked in the final minutes of the game.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Senses:

1. Describing an object or surface that is flattened or squashed.

2. Describing someone or something that is greatly exhausted or defeated.

Usage Examples:

1. The pancaked car roof revealed the impact of the fallen tree.

2. After the intense workout, she felt pancaked, unable to take another step.

3. The pancaked team withdrew from the competition, accepting their defeat.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense:

1. A type of flat cake, typically round and thin, cooked on both sides in a pan.

Usage Examples:

1. She added maple syrup to her pancake stack before devouring them.

2. He flipped the pancake in the air, impressing the guests with his culinary skills.

3. The breakfast menu included a variety of pancakes with different toppings.