squat

Having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground.

Short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature.

“a little church with a squat tower”

“a squatty red smokestack”

The act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels.

A small worthless amount.

Exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles.

Sit on one's heels.

“In some cultures, the women give birth while squatting”

Be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide.

“The building squatted low”

Occupy (a dwelling) illegally.