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squat
having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground
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adjective
having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground
adjective
short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
“some people seem born to be square and chunky”
noun
the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels
noun
exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
noun
a small worthless amount
“you don't know jack”
verb
to perform the squat weightlifting exercise
verb
sit on one's heels
“In some cultures, the women give birth while squatting”
verb
occupy (a dwelling) illegally
verb
be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide
“The building squatted low”
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some people seem born to be square and chunky
a dumpy little dumpling of a woman
dachshunds are long lowset dogs with drooping ears
a little church with a squat tower
a squatty red smokestack
you don't know jack
In some cultures, the women give birth while squatting
The children hunkered down to protect themselves from the sandstorm
The building squatted low
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