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squat
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- pronunciation:
- skwat
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, adjective, noun)
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
squats, squatting, squatted |
definition 1: |
to sit on one's heels, or to crouch low to the ground.
- similar words:
- crouch
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definition 2: |
to occupy land or a piece of property, usu. temporarily and either legally or illegally.
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related words: |
grovel |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition: |
to cause (oneself or another) to squat.
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part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
squatter, squattest |
definition: |
having a low, thickset body or structure.
- antonyms:
- lanky, rangy, tall
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related words: |
chunky, compact, low, short |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the act or an instance of squatting.
- similar words:
- crouch
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definition 2: |
a squatting posture or position.
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