crawl
verb (used without object)
to move in a prone position with the body resting on or close to the ground, as a worm or caterpillar, or on the hands and knees, as a young child.
will be crawling
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future progressiveof crawl.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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The woods this fall, these books imply, will be crawling with iPad-owning, J. Crew-wearing Natty Bumppos.
From New York Times ● Oct. 2, 2012
One of the most noticeable changes is that the city and its public transport system will be crawling with police and security officers.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 25, 2012
“Backup will arrive any moment from Reyhanli. This place will be crawling with soldiers.”
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
“The harbor will be crawling with security,” Kaz said.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
They'll swarm there—the whole trench will be crawling with them.
From Barbarians by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
