squat
verb (used without object)
to sit in a low or crouching position with the legs drawn up closely beneath or in front of the body; sit on one's haunches or heels.
squatting
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present participleof squat.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Behold the squatting, stance-intensive RS 5, the high-performance halo car of the 5 line, a proper dentist-killer packing 630 hp, courtesy of a plug-in hybrid augmentation of a turbocharged 2.9-liter V6.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
This downtrodden expanse of the Antelope Valley unexpectedly achieved a remarkable turnaround last year, reducing by more than half the number of recreational vehicles squatting on its back roads.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Cyber security expert Dr Daniel Thomas, of the University of Strathclyde, said the incident was an example of "domain squatting".
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Ahead of the launch of its Cybercab vehicle, Tesla accuses Unibev of fraud and trademark squatting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
Down the river was Notre Dame squatting against the night sky.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
