Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
squat
verb
/skwɒt/
Definition
To crouch down low, typically to sit or rest on one’s heels.
Examples
- He decided to squat near the fire to keep warm.
- The children squatted down to examine the ants on the ground.
- During yoga class, we practiced how to squat properly for better balance.
Meaning
The action of bending the knees and lowering the body close to the ground.
Synonyms
- crouch
- sit
- hunch
- down
