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squatting

noun · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The posture of one who squats.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The act or general practice of occupying a building or land without the permission of the owner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of squat

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: squat

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: motion, movement, move, motility

5

noun

Meaning 5

exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: knee bend, squat

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: leg exercise

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: talonvaltaus — occupation of a building/land without permission of owner
  • German: Hausbesetzung — occupation of a building/land without permission of owner
  • Spanish: paracaidismo — occupation of a building/land without permission of owner
  • Spanish: okupación — occupation of a building/land without permission of owner
  • Spanish: allanamiento de morada — occupation of a building/land without permission of owner