noun
squatting
Squatting (noun) means the posture of crouching low with bent knees. Example: “Long periods of squatting can strain the knees if you're not used to it.”
noun
1
The posture of crouching low with bent knees.
"Long periods of squatting can strain the knees if you're not used to it."
2
The practice of living in a building or on land without permission.
"Squatting became more common in the city during the housing shortage."
How to use squatting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither crouching down, or occupying property without permission.
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- Plural
- squattings
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squat
knee bend
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What does “squatting” mean?
The word “squatting” means the posture of crouching low with bent knees. In plain terms, either crouching down, or occupying property without permission.
How do you use “squatting” in a sentence?
Here is “squatting” used in a sentence: “Long periods of squatting can strain the knees if you're not used to it.”
What part of speech is “squatting”?
“Squatting” is a noun.
How many meanings does “squatting” have?
“Squatting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the posture of crouching low with bent knees.
