squatting vs squat

squat vs squatting

squatting and squat both are nouns.

squatting is not an adjective while squat is an adjective.

squatting is not a verb while squat is a verb.

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

As nouns, squatting and squat are synonyms defined as:

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

As nouns, squatting and squat are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of squatting include knee bend.

squatting (noun)	squat (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

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

squatting (verb)	squat (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 squatting and squat

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