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squat
adjective(squat)
having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground
Synonyms: underslung,
squat
noun(squat)
the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels
Synonyms: squatting,
squat
noun(squat)
a small worthless amount
Synonyms: diddley, diddly, diddly-shit, diddly-squat, diddlyshit, diddlysquat, doodly-squat, jack, shit,
squat
verb(squat)
sit on one's heels
Synonyms: crouch, hunker, hunker down, scrunch, scrunch up,
Examples:
In some cultures, the women give birth while squatting.
squat
noun(squat)
exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
Synonyms: knee bend, squatting,
squat
adjective(squat)
short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
Synonyms: chunky, dumpy, low-set, squatty, stumpy,
Examples:
A little church with a squat tower.
A squatty red smokestack.
squat
verb(squat)
be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide
Examples:
The building squatted low.
squat
verb(squat)
occupy (a dwelling) illegally

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