crouch
verb (used without object)
to stoop or bend low.
crouching
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present participleof crouch.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Cosmo went from crouching in corners, too afraid to explore, to leaping onto our high couch with the vigor of a puppy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Attendees took cover, crouching under tables, as several loud sounds were heard in the large ballroom while guests were eating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
The way I wrote it, I had her crouching over the pitcher and Anna Moench, as the main female writer on the show, was like, “Sonny, I don’t think you know this works.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
As she was crouching, she lost her balance and fell.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2025
He circled the car then stopped, crouching low, bringing his head level with the passenger seat.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
