The difference between Hug and Squat

When used as nouns, hug means an affectionate close embrace, whereas squat means a position assumed by bending deeply at the knees while resting on one's feet.

When used as verbs, hug means to crouch, whereas squat means to bend deeply at the knees while resting on one's feet.


Squat is also adjective with the meaning: relatively short or low, and thick or broad.

check bellow for the other definitions of Hug and Squat

  1. Hug as a noun:

    An affectionate close embrace.

  2. Hug as a noun:

    A particular grip in wrestling.

  1. Hug as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):

    To crouch; huddle as with cold.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Palsgrave"

  2. Hug as a verb (intransitive):

    To cling closely together.

  3. Hug as a verb (transitive):

    To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.

    Examples:

    "Billy hugged Danny until he felt better."

  4. Hug as a verb (transitive):

    To stay close to (the shore etc.)

  5. Hug as a verb (transitive, figurative):

    To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

  1. Squat as an adjective:

    Relatively short or low, and thick or broad.

  2. Squat as an adjective:

    Sitting on the hams or heels; sitting close to the ground; cowering; crouching.

  1. Squat as a noun:

    A position assumed by bending deeply at the knees while resting on one's feet.

  2. Squat as a noun (weightlifting):

    A specific exercise in weightlifting performed by bending deeply at the knees and then rising, especially with a barbell resting across the shoulders.

  3. Squat as a noun:

    A building occupied without permission, as practiced by a squatter.

  4. Squat as a noun:

    A toilet used by squatting as opposed to sitting; a .

  5. Squat as a noun (slang):

    Something of no value; nothing.

    Examples:

    "I know squat about nuclear physics."

  6. Squat as a noun (obsolete):

    A sudden or crushing fall.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Herbert"

  7. Squat as a noun (mining):

    A small vein of ore.

  8. Squat as a noun:

    A mineral consisting of tin ore and spar.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Halliwell"

    "rfquotek Woodward"

  1. Squat as a verb:

    To bend deeply at the knees while resting on one's feet.

  2. Squat as a verb (weightlifting):

    To exercise by bending deeply at the knees and then rising, while bearing weight across the shoulders or upper back.

  3. Squat as a verb:

    To occupy or reside in a place without the permission of the owner.

  4. Squat as a verb:

    To sit close to the ground; to cower; to stoop, or lie close, to escape observation, as a partridge or rabbit.

  5. Squat as a verb (dated):

    To bruise or flatten by a fall; to squash.

  1. Squat as a noun:

    The angel shark (genus ).

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