Pronunciation: /skwɑt/
noun a small or cramped dwelling or business premises
A1 I like to do squats to strengthen my legs.
A2 The squat is a common exercise for building lower body strength.
B1 She performed a perfect squat during her workout at the gym.
B2 Proper form is crucial when performing a squat to avoid injury.
C1 The weightlifter executed a flawless squat with heavy weights.
C2 His squat technique was so advanced that he won the competition.
verb to crouch or sit with one's knees bent and one's heels close to or touching one's buttocks
A1 The cat likes to squat down and watch the birds outside.
A2 I often see people squatting at the park while they do their exercises.
B1 She had to squat in order to fit under the low ceiling in the attic.
B2 The athlete squatted with heavy weights to build strength for the competition.
C1 The protesters decided to squat in front of the government building until their demands were met.
C2 The yoga instructor demonstrated the proper way to squat for maximum benefit during the class.
adjective short and thick; disproportionately short and thick
A1 The squat dog wagged its tail happily.
A2 She found a squat little house in the countryside.
B1 The squat building was painted a bright yellow color.
B2 The squat car was surprisingly spacious inside.
C1 The squat statue in the park was a popular landmark.
C2 The squat tower stood proudly against the skyline.
formal The fitness instructor demonstrated the proper form for a squat.
informal I can feel the burn in my legs after doing squats at the gym.
slang I'm going to squat at the park later to hang out with my friends.
figurative The company decided to squat on the property until they could find a buyer.
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