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Definition of squatter - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
illegal occupantperson who occupies property without legal right
- The squatter lived in the abandoned house for months..
2.
- The campsite only had a squatter for use.
3.
Australian historyDated historical large-scale grazier or landowner in AustraliaDated
- The squatter owned vast lands in the outback.
Adjective
1.
temporaryUK makeshift or temporary in natureUK
- They lived in squatter conditions after the storm.
2.
illegal occupationrelated to occupying without legal permission
- The squatter settlement was cleared by authorities.
Images of squatter
informal term for a squat toilet
Expressions with squatter
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right to use or own empty real estate after long possession
After years living there, she gained squatter's rights.
idea that people decide on slavery in their area
Squatter sovereignty was a key issue in the 1850s.
Origin of squatter
English, squat (crouch)
Examples of squatter in a sentence
The squatter refused to leave the property. The public restroom featured a squatter. Travelers often encounter a squatter in rural areas. The squatter expanded his territory in the 1800s. Squatters played a key role in Australian agriculture. The refugees built squatter shelters along the riverbank.
They set up a squatter camp in the abandoned lot. They lived in a squatter camp on the outskirts of town. Squatter rights were a hot topic in the community meeting.
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- French:squatteur, précaire, ...
- German:Hausbesetzer, provisorisch, ...
- Italian:occupante, di fortuna, ...
- Spanish:okupa, precario, ...
- Portuguese:ocupante ilegal, precário, ...
- Chinese:非法居住者, 临时的, ...
- Japanese:不法占拠者, 仮設の, ...
- Arabic:مقتحم, مُؤَقَّت, ...
- Hebrew:פּוֹלֵשׁ, מְאוּלְתָּר, ...
- Russian:незаконный поселенец, временный, ...
- Ukrainian:нелегальний мешканець, тимчасовий, ...
- Hindi:अवैध कब्जाधारी, अस्थायी, ...
Definition of squat - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
physical postureintr. bend deeply at the knees while resting on feetintr.
- She squatted to pick up the dropped keys.
2.
exercisetr./intr. perform exercises by bending knees and risingtr./intr.
- He squats every morning to strengthen his legs.
3.
illegal occupationtr./intr. Rare occupy a place without the owner's permissiontr./intr. Rare
- They squatted in the abandoned house for months.
Noun
1.
exerciseposition with knees bent and buttocks near heels
- He held a squat for several minutes.
2.
fitnessexercise bending knees and rising with weight
- She does squats to strengthen her legs.
3.
real estateUK building occupied without permissionUK
- They lived in a squat for a year.
4.
sanitationRare UK toilet used by squattingRare UK
- The campsite only had a squat for use.
Adjective
appearance stabilityshort and broad, often looking sturdy or unattractive
- The squat building looked sturdy and hard to knock over.
Images of squat
position with knees bent and buttocks near heels
Expressions with squat
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lower your body close to the ground by bending your knees
He had to squat down to pick up the coin.
drop into a squat or seated position for a short time
After the run, I popped a squat beside the trail.
sit down or take a seat
After a long walk, we decided to cop a squat under the tree.
exercise involving a squat and a plank position
He did ten squat thrusts to warm up before his workout..
toilet at floor level used by squatting over a hole
Many public restrooms in Asia have a squat toilet.
nothing of any value or importance
He knows doodly-squat about the project.
traditional resting position in Korean culture
In many Korean villages, elders often sit in a kimchi squat.
exercise where one leg is extended forward
She practiced the pistol squat to improve her balance.
lower the body by bending knees and resting on back legs
He squatted on his haunches to tie his shoe.
nothing at all
He knows diddly-squat about the project.
eat quickly and greedily
He tends to squat and gobble his meals when in a hurry.
metal frame for supporting barbells during squats
He performed squats inside the squat cage for safety.
metal frame supporting barbells for weightlifting exercises
He set the barbell on the squat rack before starting his squats.
squat exercise holding a weight at chest level
He performed a goblet squat to strengthen his legs.
piece of equipment for performing sissy squats
The gym has a new sissy squat machine.
exercise with one leg forward, one back, targeting different muscles
He did a split squat to work his legs.
marine crustacean with a flattened body and long claws
The squat lobster scurried across the ocean floor.
sit with knees bent and body resting on calves
He squatted on his hams to tie his shoe.
Origin of squat
Old French, esquatir (to crush)
Examples of squat in a sentence
The coach instructed the players to squat during the exercise. She squats regularly to improve her fitness. They squat together as part of their workout routine. Protesters decided to squat in the city hall overnight. They planned to squat in the empty lot until they were evicted. The coach demonstrated a proper squat.
Squat exercises are great for building leg strength. Squats are essential in her workout routine. He added squats to his daily exercises. The artist turned the squat into a studio. Authorities cleared the squat last week. The rural area had only a squat available. He was unfamiliar with using a squat in the restroom. The squat cat padded across the garden. He bought a squat stool for the workshop.
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- French:s'accroupir, position accroupie, ...
- German:hocken, Hocke, ...
- Italian:accovacciarsi, squat, ...
- Spanish:agacharse, sentadilla, ...
- Portuguese:agachar-se, agachamento, ...
- Chinese:蹲下, 蹲姿, ...
- Japanese:しゃがむ, スクワット, ...
- Arabic:قَرَبَعَ, قَرْفَصاء, ...
- Hebrew:לָשֶׁבֶת עַל הָעֲקֵבִים, כְּרִיעָה, ...
- Russian:присесть, приседание, ...
- Ukrainian:присідати, присідання, ...
- Hindi:उकड़ूँ बैठना, बैठक, ...
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