Crouch: meaning, definitions and examples

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crouch

[ kraʊtʃ ]

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movement

To bend your body close to the ground by bending your legs under you or lowering your body

Synonyms

huddle, hunch, squat

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.

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position

A position where you bend your legs and lower your body close to the ground

Synonyms

huddle, hunch, squat

Examples of usage

The soldier took a crouch position to stay hidden from the enemy.
She shifted into a crouch to reach for the fallen object.

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.