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 crawl
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future tenseof crawl.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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There’s another reason, too: As long as poverty is rampant in America, Slim will crawl his way back.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2024
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday told those who directed racist abuse at some of the players that he hoped “you will crawl back under the rock from which you emerged.”
From Washington Times ● Jul. 12, 2021
“What we’re seeing is that Texans will crawl through broken glass to be able to make sure their voices are heard this election,” said Abhi Rahman, communications director for the Texas Democratic party.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 26, 2020
This year marks the 200th anniversary of “Frankenstein,” and to mark that milestone, fans all over the world will crawl out of the ground on Halloween to stage undead, all-day readings of the original text.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 29, 2018
His mother had said, “Sounder will crawl to the darkest, farthest part of the cabin.”
From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong
