crouch Synonyms

crouch Meaning

Wordnet

crouch (n)

the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body

Wordnet

crouch (v)

bend one's back forward from the waist on down

sit on one's heels

crouch Sentence Examples

  1. As the thunderstorm approached, the frightened dog began to crouch in the corner.
  2. Hunters often crouch low to the ground to remain unseen by their prey.
  3. The outfielder had to crouch to catch the low-flying baseball.
  4. In yoga, the crouch position is known for its ability to stretch the lower back.
  5. When faced with danger, rabbits instinctively crouch down to make themselves less visible.
  6. The detective crouched behind the dumpster, waiting for the suspect to emerge.
  7. To avoid detection, the spy had to crouch in the bushes until nightfall.
  8. Crouching in discomfort, the weary traveler sought refuge from the relentless rain.
  9. The ninja remained perfectly still, crouching in the shadows to evade detection.
  10. Children often crouch down to explore bugs and other small creatures in the grass.

FAQs About the word crouch

the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body, bend one's back forward from the waist on down, sit on one's heels

squat,huddle, hunch,scrunch, hunker (down), couch,curl up, squinch

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As the thunderstorm approached, the frightened dog began to crouch in the corner.

Hunters often crouch low to the ground to remain unseen by their prey.

The outfielder had to crouch to catch the low-flying baseball.

In yoga, the crouch position is known for its ability to stretch the lower back.