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squatting

/ˈskwɒtɪŋ/ /ˈskwɑːtɪŋ/

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verb

To bend deeply at the knees while resting on one's feet.

Examples :

"The gardener was squatting to pull weeds from the flower bed. "

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verb

(exercise) To perform one or more callisthenic exercises by moving the body and bending at least one knee.

Examples :

"The gym instructor told us to keep squatting until our legs felt tired. "

body sport action

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verb

To occupy or reside in a place without the permission of the owner.

Examples :

""Because the building was abandoned, homeless people were squatting there." "

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verb

To sit close to the ground; to cower; to stoop, or lie close, to escape observation, as a partridge or rabbit.

Examples :

"The hiker, seeing a bear in the distance, started squatting behind a large rock to make himself less visible. "

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verb

To bruise or flatten by a fall; to squash.

Examples :

"The toddler accidentally sat on his toy car, squatting it and breaking the wheel. "

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noun

The posture of one who squats.

Examples :

"The child's squatting beside the sandbox allowed her to easily build her sandcastle. "

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noun

The act or general practice of occupying a building or land without the permission of the owner.

Examples :

"The abandoned house down the street is known for squatting, with people living there illegally without the owner's consent. "

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