squat

1. n. The angel fish (Squatina angelus). Source: opted

2. v. t. To sit down upon the hams or heels; as, the savages squatted near the fire. Source: opted

3. v. t. To sit close to the ground; to cower; to stoop, or lie close, to escape observation, as a partridge or rabbit. Source: opted

4. v. t. To settle on another's land without title; also, to settle on common or public lands. Source: opted

5. v. t. To bruise or make flat by a fall. Source: opted

6. a. Sitting on the hams or heels; sitting close to the ground; cowering; crouching. Source: opted

7. a. Short and thick, like the figure of an animal squatting. Source: opted

8. n. The posture of one that sits on his heels or hams, or close to the ground. Source: opted

9. n. A sudden or crushing fall. Source: opted

10. n. A small vein of ore. Source: opted

11. n. A mineral consisting of tin ore and spar. Source: opted

12. adj. short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature Source: wordnet

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