squat
Present Participle
squatting
Past Tense
squatted
Past Participle
squatted
1
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
- 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.
- As part of their daily exercise routine, the athletes were instructed to squat to improve flexibility and muscle tone.
- In the garden, she squatted down to plant the flowers, taking care to nurture each seedling.
- During the camping trip, they had to squat by the fire to cook their meals as there were no chairs available.
Synonyms:
2
to occupy a building or settle on a piece of land without the owner's permission or legal right
- 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.
- Facing economic hardships, some families resorted to squatting in foreclosed homes.
- The authorities took action to evict those who were squatting in the abandoned warehouse.
- Despite warnings from the local government, a group of people continued to squat in tents on public land.