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Could someone explain what "squatter" means in this text, and provide an entry from a dictionary, if possible?
"It seemed as though Won-tolla were fawning on them to come ashore; and “Turn and take hold!” said the leader of the dholes. The entire Pack flung themselves at the shore, threshing and squattering through the shoal water, till the face of the Waingunga was all white and torn, and the great ripples went from side to side, like bow-waves from a boat."
The extract is from The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. Thanks in advance for any answer!
7 de feb. de 2023 10:45
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Used in this context, “threshing” is an older variation on the word “thrashing”, which is what would be used today, at least in AE. It means to violently move your arms or legs to make your way through water or bushes Look up “thrashing” for a more complete definition. “Squattering” is an obsolete word, meaning struggling.
7 de febrero de 2023
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It's being used to describe their movement through the water. You could substitute "moving" or "swimming" without changing the meaning.
7 de febrero de 2023
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I think this is an obsolete word (a word that is no longer used). And the best translation into modern English is probably "messily"...so they are causing a lot of disturbance
7 de febrero de 2023
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Kalina
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