'Squat snipe' definitions:

Definition of 'Squat snipe'

From: GCIDE
  • Squat \Squat\, n.
  • 1. The posture of one that sits on his heels or hams, or close to the ground. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A sudden or crushing fall. [Obs.] --Herbert. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Mining) (a) A small vein of ore. (b) A mineral consisting of tin ore and spar. --Halliwell. --Woodward. [1913 Webster]
  • Squat snipe (Zool.), the jacksnipe; -- called also squatter. [Local, U.S.] [1913 Webster]