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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Dressed in a long coat while carrying a black purse, Turner-Smith, who shares her daughter with ex-husband Joshua Jackson, crouched to her knees as her little girl perched on her leg.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 15 May 2025
For about a minute, the lead official, Danny Crawford, crouched and stared at the replay showing on the monitor.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 May 2025
With Nora no longer able to hold herself up, Ellie crouches to repeat her question about Abby.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 12 May 2025
Students on a class trip from the Netherlands, including Shirley, crouching at center.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 7 May 2025
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 15 May 2025
For about a minute, the lead official, Danny Crawford, crouched and stared at the replay showing on the monitor.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 May 2025
With Nora no longer able to hold herself up, Ellie crouches to repeat her question about Abby.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 12 May 2025
Students on a class trip from the Netherlands, including Shirley, crouching at center.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 7 May 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 29 May. 2025.
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