Squat
Squat adjective - Being compact and broad in build and often short in stature.
Towering
Towering adjective - Extending to a great distance upward.
Usage example: the towering mountain peaks of the Rockies
Both words in one sentence
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Short and squat Maudie, and the nameless, towering Hunk from Clan Dingwall appear to be heading this way, as evident by the end of the film.
Source: Huge Guy, Tiny Girl - Steve Stone's covers for The Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach unfailingly leave off Bauchelain's forked beard and instead of Korbal Broach being a towering monster of a man, he's a short, squat fellow that looks like Uncle Fester.
Source: Covers Always Lie / Literature
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