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squat

[skwot] / skwɒt /


VERB
lower body by bending knees
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Scouts who attended his matches saw a short, squat forward whose most impressive physical attribute was his substantial tush—not unlike another German World Cup hero of the 1970s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

“I had to squat and kick my heels out, which, frankly, was not easy for me,” he said.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

U.S. pairs skater Ellie Kam went deep into a one-legged squat to hold on to the first throw jump.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

D5 - the squat bungalow - now sits derelict, out of place among a row of plush, well-kept homes.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

In my dressing room, I’d put on a new dress and then squat, lunge, and pinwheel my arms, just to be sure I could move.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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