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
Win at home against the Tennessee Titans and Rams, and on the road at Indianapolis and Denver, and the Chargers will crawl through an open window of opportunity best described in three words.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2022
“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
Animals will crawl under or go around obstacles.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 29, 2020
“If you eat one, all the ants the lizard ate will crawl around inside your stomach and bite you,” Ugwu said calmly.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
