crouched; crouching; crouches
1
a
: to lower the body stance especially by bending the legs
The sprinter crouched and was 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
Aldous Huxley2
: to bend or bow servilely : cringe
3
: to stand at a low height
Cottages crouched along the river.
: to bow especially in humility or fear : bend
The dog crouched its head.
crouch
noun
Examples of crouch in a Sentence
She crouched down, trying to get a closer look at the spider.
The lion crouched in the tall grass, waiting to attack the gazelle.
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This spring, my grandson crouched beside me to plant peas, 20 years after his father helped dig the first bed.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
In footage shared by the AP, the leopard was seen crouching on the ground next to the boy's vehicle before chasing the car and leaping at the window.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Duran crouched, hands on his knees, staring at his feet, as the Phillies’ training staff rushed to his side.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Even crouching behind the catcher at home plate came with a series of details for students to master.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
In footage shared by the AP, the leopard was seen crouching on the ground next to the boy's vehicle before chasing the car and leaping at the window.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Duran crouched, hands on his knees, staring at his feet, as the Phillies’ training staff rushed to his side.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Even crouching behind the catcher at home plate came with a series of details for students to master.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crouch
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“Crouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crouch. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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