crouch

crouch

verb \ˈkrau̇ch\

Definition of CROUCH

intransitive verb

1

a : to lower the body stance especially by bending the legs <a sprinter crouched ready to go> b : to lie close to the ground with the legs bent <a pair of cats, crouching on the brink of a fight — Aldous Huxley>

2

: to bend or bow servilely : cringe

3

: to stand at a low height <cottages crouched along the river>

transitive verb

: to bow especially in humility or fear : bend

— crouch noun

Examples of CROUCH

1. She crouched down, trying to get a closer look at the spider.
2. The lion crouched in the tall grass, waiting to attack the gazelle.

Origin of CROUCH

Middle English

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to CROUCH

Synonyms: couch, huddle, hunch, hunker (down), scrunch, squat, squinch

Related Words: curl up

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Rhymes with CROUCH

couch, grouch, ouch, pouch, slouch, vouch