"Squat" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Squat" Meaning

(verb)

1. to crouch low down with the heels flat on the ground and the weight on the front of the feet, typically with the back straight and the body balanced.

Example sentences:

Share the squatting position with the children, wait for them to get comfortable.

2. to sit or stand on one's haunches.

Example sentences:
The men squatted over the smoking remains.

3. to crouch low when facing the face of the sun or an approaching opponent; to be humbled.

Example sentences:
He squatted before the king, who was angry with him.

4. to stop working or operating, especially because something is available, such as a public toilet.

Example sentences:

We had to squat behind a bush and wait until the person left the gate.

"Squat" Examples

Squat

Verb

The council threatened to squat on all local businesses if they didn't comply with the new regulations.
The firefighters tried to teach the child how to squat down low to retrieve the kitten safely.
The fans were quick to squat on tickets as soon as they went on sale to their favorite band's concert.

Noun

The weightlifter had to maintain the squat position for a full minute to hit the record.
Sitting on the edge of the mattress in a squat, he stared down at his reflection.
The equipment supplier could help to modify the squat rack for the weight loss center's clients.