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to squat
01
to go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels
Intransitive
Examples
During the workout, the fitness instructor demonstrated how to squat properly.
The baseball catcher squatted behind the plate, ready to receive the pitcher's throw.
02
to occupy a building or settle on a piece of land without the owner's permission or legal right
Intransitive: to squat somewhere
Examples
Amid the housing crisis, some individuals resorted to squatting in abandoned buildings.
The group of protesters decided to squat on the vacant lot to draw attention to the lack of affordable housing.
squat
Examples
The squat man had a powerful physique, with thick arms and legs.
Despite his squat stature, he was incredibly strong and athletic.
02
having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground
Squat
01
a house or building that is occupied, without the consent of the landlord or without paying any rent
Dialect
British
British02
exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
03
the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels
04
a small worthless amount
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