Squat

Pronunciation: /ˈskwɑːt/

Squat (verb)

  1. To bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground.
  2. To live in a building without permission from the owner.

Examples

  • She squatted to tie her shoelaces.
  • He squats to pick up the box.

Common collocations: squat down, squat position, squat a property, squat illegally, do squats

Squat (noun)

  1. A physical exercise where you bend your knees and lower your body.
  2. A place where people live without the owner's permission.

Examples

  • She does squats to strengthen her legs.
  • He performs squats at the gym.