This is the 9563rd most frequent Spanish word.
aplastar
To crush or flatten.
In this sentence, 'aplastar' is used to describe the action of exerting pressure to make something flat or compressed, specifically dough.
Usó una prensa para aplastar la masa.
He used a press to flatten the dough.
Here, 'aplastar' conveys a metaphorical meaning of thoroughly defeating or outperforming someone, particularly in a competition.
El equipo aplastó a su rival en el partido.
The team crushed their rival in the match.
In this usage, 'aplastar' refers to physically compressing an item to reduce its size or shape, applied to a can.