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squatting

UK
/ˈskwɒtɪŋ/
US
/ˈskwɑːtɪŋ/
squatting down
squattingnoun
squattings
pl
Translations
незаконное вселение
Squatting in abandoned buildings is illegal in many countries.
Незаконное вселение в заброшенные здания является незаконным во многих странах.
Squatting is a great exercise for building leg strength.
Приседание - отличное упражнение для укрепления ног.
Additional translations
сидение на корточках
Definitions
The action of occupying an abandoned or unoccupied area of land or a building, usually residential, that the squatter does not own, rent, or otherwise have lawful permission to use.
The squatting of the old warehouse by the group of artists led to a vibrant community space.
The act of bending the knees and lowering the body, especially as a strength-training exercise.
Deep squatting with a barbell works the thighs and glutes.
Synonyms
stooping
hunching
perching
sitting
crouching
squattinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈskwɒtɪŋ/
US
/ˈskwɑːtɪŋ/
Translations
The squatting man looked uncomfortable.
Приседающий мужчина выглядел неудобно.
сидящий на корточках
The squatting child was playing in the sand.
Сидящий на корточках ребенок играл в песке.
Additional translations
приседавший
на корточках
Definitions
In a position where the knees are bent and the body is lowered, often with the feet flat on the ground.
The squatting figure in the painting seemed to be deep in thought.
Occupying a building or space without permission, often as a form of protest or due to lack of housing.
The squatting residents refused to leave the abandoned building until they were provided with alternative housing.
squatverb

squatting

Gerund

squatted
Past Simple
squatted
Past Participle
squatting
Gerund
UK
/skwɒt/
US
/skwɑːt/
Translations
She likes to squat during her workout routine.
Она любит приседать во время своей тренировки.
селиться самовольно
They decided to squat in the abandoned building.
Они решили самовольно поселиться в заброшенном здании.
Additional translations
втискиваться
Definitions
To crouch or sit with one's knees bent and one's heels close to or touching one's buttocks or the back of one's thighs.
She squatted down to pick up the fallen book.
To unlawfully occupy an uninhabited building or unused land.
The group decided to squat in the abandoned house until they could find a permanent place to stay.
To perform a type of exercise where one lowers their body from a standing position by bending the knees and then returns to standing.
He squats every morning as part of his workout routine.
Synonyms
hunker
bend down
crouch
d squat
stoop
squatnoun
Definitions
A position in which one's knees are bent and one's heels are close to or touching one's buttocks or the back of one's thighs.
He held a squat for several minutes during the exercise routine.
A building occupied by people living in it without the legal right to do so.
The old factory had become a squat for several homeless families.
A type of exercise that involves bending the knees and lowering the body as if sitting, then returning to a standing position.
She added squats to her workout to strengthen her legs.
Nothing at all; a negligible or zero amount (usually in negative constructions, informal).
He doesn't know squat about fixing cars.
squatadjective
Definitions
Short and thickset; disproportionately wide or broad in relation to height.
The squat building was barely visible behind the tall trees.
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