crouch
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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
See Examples of CROUCH
- She crouched down, trying to get a closer look at the spider.
- The lion crouched in the tall grass, waiting to attack the gazelle.
Origin of CROUCH
Middle English
First Known Use: 14th century
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