Crouch: meaning, definitions and examples
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crouch
[ kraʊtʃ ]
movement
To bend your body close to the ground by bending your legs under you or lowering your body
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He crouched down behind the wall to hide from the enemy.
- The cat crouched in the bushes, waiting for the perfect moment to pounce.
Translations
Translations of the word "crouch" in other languages:
🇵🇹 agachar-se
🇮🇳 झुकना
🇩🇪 kauern
🇮🇩 berjongkok
🇺🇦 присісти
🇵🇱 kucać
🇯🇵 しゃがむ (shagamu)
🇫🇷 s'accroupir
🇪🇸 agacharse
🇹🇷 çömelmek
🇰🇷 웅크리다 (ungkeulida)
🇸🇦 القرفصاء (alqurfaṣā')
🇨🇿 dřepnout si
🇸🇰 čupnúť si
🇨🇳 蹲下 (dūn xià)
🇸🇮 počepniti
🇮🇸 krjúpa
🇰🇿 еңкею
🇬🇪 დაჯდომა (dajdoma)
🇦🇿 çömbəlmək
🇲🇽 agacharse
Word origin
The word 'crouch' originated from Old English 'crūcian', meaning 'to crouch'. It has been used in the English language since the 12th century. The concept of crouching has been observed in various animal species as a defensive or preparatory posture. Over time, 'crouch' has become a common verb to describe the action of bending down close to the ground. It is often associated with stealth, hiding, or readiness for action.
See also: crouching.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,201, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 23198 ergo
- 23199 structuralist
- 23200 boned
- 23201 crouch
- 23202 recapitulate
- 23203 sabre
- 23204 biotin
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