squatting

Knees bent low

Squatting is crouching with knees bent and buttocks near the heels: She was squatting by the fire.

In property law, squatting means occupying vacant land or buildings without permission or legal right.

Squatters may gain certain rights through prolonged occupation in some jurisdictions.

In weightlifting, squatting is performing squats—lowering the body while bearing a barbell across the shoulders.

posture

crouch

Low bent-knee stance

sitting · resting · heels · ankles · balance · position · ground level · waiting · watching · gardening

occupation

eviction

Forced departure from rental

encampment · homesteading · unauthorized · illegal · settlement · adverse possession · landgrab · tenancy · residency · dispute

exercise

reps

Exercise iteration count

  • setsGrouped items together
  • quadsFront thigh muscles
  • glutesPosterior muscle group

hamstrings · form · barbell · kettlebell · lunges · leg day · powerlifting · bodybuilding · fitness · workout

Categories
Opposites
body position

squattingstanding

Position, physical or social

standing upright · standing up · upright · standing tall · erect

property occupation legality

squattingowning

Being in possession

renting · leasing · tenancy · homeownership · property ownership

Phrases
Family

squat, squats, squatted, squatter, squatters, squatness, squattest

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G