squat vs squatting

squatting vs squat

squat and squatting both are nouns.

squat is an adjective but squatting is not an adjective.

squat is a verb but squatting is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
squat	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
squatting	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, squat and squatting are synonyms defined as:

squat and squatting: the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels

As nouns, squat and squatting are synonyms defined as:

squat and squatting: exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles

Other synonyms of squat include knee bend.

squat (noun)	squatting (noun)
the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels	the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels
exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles	exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
a small worthless amount

squat (adjective)	squatting (adjective)
having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground
short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature

squat (verb)	squatting (verb)
to perform the squat weightlifting exercise
sit on one's heels
occupy (a dwelling) illegally
be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide

Difference between squat and squatting

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