Crouching

verb

/ˈkɹaʊtʃɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 0.9

Definitions

1.verbTo 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.

"We crouched behind the low wall until the squad of soldiers had passed by."

2.verbTo bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.

3.verbTo sign with the cross; bless.

4.nounThe action of the verb crouch.

5.adjectiveThat crouches or crouch.

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"

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