squat

A position or exercise where one crouches low on bent knees.

"She performed a deep squat at the gym."

To crouch low to the ground with bent knees and heels down.

"The child squatted to tie his shoelace."

Short and thick in build, often appearing sturdy or unattractive.

"The squat building blocked the view."

An empty building occupied illegally, typically by homeless people.

"The abandoned house became a student squat."