Squat1. (n.) The angel fish (Squatina angelus).
2. (v. t.) To sit down upon the hams or heels; as, the savages squatted near the fire.
3. (v. t.) To sit close to the ground; to cower; to stoop, or lie close, to escape observation, as a partridge or rabbit.
4. (v. t.) To settle on another's land without title; also, to settle on common or public lands.
5. (v. t.) To bruise or make flat by a fall.
6. (a.) Sitting on the hams or heels; sitting close to the ground; cowering; crouching.
7. (a.) Short and thick, like the figure of an animal squatting.
8. (n.) The posture of one that sits on his heels or hams, or close to the ground.
9. (n.) A sudden or crushing fall.
10. (n.) A small vein of ore.
11. (n.) A mineral consisting of tin ore and spar.
Thesaurus Entries
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