noun a soft, sucking sound made when pressure or weight is applied to something wet or muddy
verb to crush or squash something with a splashing sound
In engineering, 'squelch' refers to a circuit that suppresses noise when a signal is below a certain threshold.
In aviation, 'squelch' is used to describe the function of muting background noise in communication systems.
In electronics, 'squelch' is a control used to suppress noise in audio or radio signals.
In radio communication, 'squelch' is a feature that mutes the audio output of a receiver when the signal strength is too weak.
In amateur radio, 'squelch' is a setting that mutes the receiver until a strong enough signal is received.
In writing, 'squelch' can be used to describe the sound of footsteps in mud or the sensation of stepping on something wet and soft.
Psychologists may use 'squelch' metaphorically to describe the suppression of emotions or the act of stifling thoughts.
Chefs may use 'squelch' to describe the sound of cutting through a ripe tomato or the texture of a perfectly cooked piece of meat.
Botanists may use 'squelch' to describe the sound of walking through a marshy area or the feeling of mud between their fingers when working with wet soil.
Zoologists may use 'squelch' to describe the sound of an animal moving through a muddy habitat or the sensation of stepping on insects in a damp environment.