squatter

• Descreve uma pessoa ou objeto que é baixo e grosso, ou descreve a ação de agachar-se baixo perto do chão.

Describes a person or thing that is short and thick, or describes the action of crouching low to the ground.

1. Short and thick in buildB2formal

   Describes a person or animal that is short, thick, and heavily built, often with short legs and strong muscles.

   Baixo e robusto

   • The bulldog is a squat, muscular breed.
   • He had a squat, powerful frame from years of weightlifting.
   • The statue depicted a squat, sturdy warrior.

   Sinônimoschunkydumpystockystubbystumpythickset

   Antônimosganglylankyleanrangyslendertall

2. Low to the groundB2formal

   Describes an object or structure that is built low and wide, with a low center of gravity.

   Baixo e largo

   • The house was a squat, single-story building.
   • They drove a squat, rugged vehicle designed for off-road use.
   • The old barn had a squat, stable appearance.

   Sinônimoschunkydumpylowshortsquattystockystubbystumpythickset

   Antônimoshighloftytalltowering

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que se instala em uma terra ou imóvel sem direito legal ou título de propriedade, ou que ocupa legalmente terras públicas com a intenção de adquirir a propriedade.

A noun referring to a person who settles on land or in a building without legal right or title, or who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title.

1. Lawful settler on government landB2formal

   A person who settles on government land with the legal intention of acquiring ownership of it.

   Posseiro legal em terras públicas

   • The early squatters claimed large areas of land in the west.
   • Many squatters filed for ownership after meeting the requirements.
   • The government recognized the rights of the squatters.

   Sinônimoshomesteaderpioneersettler

2. Unlawful occupantB1formal

   A person who occupies a property or land without legal right or title.

   Ocupante irregular

   • The police evicted the squatters from the abandoned building.
   • Squatters often face legal challenges from property owners.
   • The city council is dealing with a growing number of squatters.

   Sinônimosencroachergatecrasherinterloperintrudertrespasser

   Antônimoslandlordlesseeownertenant