crouch
[ krouch ]
verb (used without object)
to stoop or bend low.
to bend close to the ground, as an animal preparing to spring or shrinking with fear.
to bow or stoop servilely; cringe.
verb (used with object)
to bend low.
noun
the act of crouching.
Origin of crouch
1Other words from crouch
- croucher, noun
- crouch·ing·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for crouch
crouch
/ (kraʊtʃ) /
verb
(intr) to bend low with the limbs pulled up close together, esp (of an animal) in readiness to pounce
(intr) to cringe, as in humility or fear
(tr) to bend (parts of the body), as in humility or fear
noun
the act of stooping or bending
Origin of crouch
1C14: perhaps from Old French crochir to become bent like a hook, from croche hook
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