crouch
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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

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