Crouch
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɹaʊt͡ʃ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Crouch is a verb meaning (intransitive) To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.
Meaning
(intransitive) To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.
More Meanings
- A bent or stooped position.
- (intransitive) To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.
- (obsolete) A cross.
- (obsolete) To sign with the cross; bless.
Example Sentences
a crouching purpose
Must I stand and crouch Under your testy humour?
The cat waited in a crouch, hidden behind the hedge.
We crouched behind the low wall until the squad of soldiers had passed by.
Word Forms
- crouches
- crouching
- crouched
Synonyms for crouch
Depending on context, synonyms include huddle, bow, stoop, bend, squat, scrunch.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scrunch, bend, squat, bow, stoop, kneel.
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