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squat vs press

press vs squat

squat and press both are nouns.

squat is an adjective but press is not an adjective.

squat and press both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squat Yes Yes Yes No
press Yes No Yes No
As verbs, press is a hypernym of squat; that is, press is a word with a broader meaning than squat:
  • squat: to perform the squat weightlifting exercise
  • press: lift weights
Other hypernyms of squat include weight-lift, weightlift.
squat (noun) press (noun)
the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
a small worthless amount any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
a machine used for printing
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
a dense crowd of people
the state of demanding notice or attention
squat (adjective) press (adjective)
having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground
short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
squat (verb) press (verb)
to perform the squat weightlifting exercise force or impel in an indicated direction
sit on one's heels ask for or request earnestly
occupy (a dwelling) illegally lift weights
be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide exert pressure or force to or upon
place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
squeeze or press together
press and smooth with a heated iron
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
press from a plastic
create by pressing
crowd closely
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
be urgent
to be oppressive or burdensome
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