squat

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of sitting down on or as if on a low chair or stool, with the heels on the floor and the body bent forward at the hips.

  - "He took a seat and did a squat before starting his meal."
  - "The athlete performed several squats as part of his workout."

• Noun

  A low chair or stool, often without a back or arms.

  - "The children gathered around the squat to listen to the story."
  - "The artist used a squat to paint the mural."

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Pronunciation

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2. /skwɑt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with squat
haute , maute , plate , fate , gate

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Variants

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squat , squats , squatted , squatting , squatly , squatness , squatnesses , squatter , squattest , diddly-squat , diddly-squats , doodley-squat , doodley-squats , doodly-squat , doodly-squats

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Etymology

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Old English scrotan, related to scrotum.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the heaviest weight lifted during a squat in weightlifting is held by Hossein Rezazadeh with a weight of 713 kg.

2. Squatting was a common position for ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians and Greeks, when working in the fields or gardens.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deadlift: Another compound exercise commonly used in weightlifting, targeting the hamstrings, glutes, and back.

2. Bench press: A weightlifting exercise targeting the chest, shoulders, and triceps.

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Culture

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In weightlifting, the squat is a compound exercise that primarily targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteal muscles.

How to Memorize "squat"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself sitting down on a low chair with your heels touching the floor and your body bent forward at the hips.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'squat' with the idea of sitting down on a low chair or stool.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Sit Heels On The Floor' to remember the definition of squat.

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