crouched Synonyms

crouched Meaning

crouched

to lie close to the ground with the legs bent, to stand at a low height, to stoop or bend low with the arms and legs close to the body, to lower the body stance especially by bending the legs, to bend or bow servilely, to bow especially in humility or fear

crouched Sentence Examples

  1. The predator crouched low in the grass, its keen eyes scanning the surroundings.
  2. The child crouched behind the sofa, hiding from the monster under the bed.
  3. The hiker crouched beneath an overhanging rock, shielding himself from the pouring rain.
  4. The cat crouched on the windowsill, watching the birds outside with fascination.
  5. The thief crouched in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
  6. The hunter crouched behind a tree, aiming his rifle at the unsuspecting deer.
  7. The student crouched over her desk, diligently studying for the exam.
  8. The photographer crouched down to capture the perfect shot of the rare bird.
  9. The secret agent crouched behind a crate, eavesdropping on a top-secret conversation.
  10. The basketball player crouched low, preparing to jump for the rebound.

FAQs About the word crouched

to lie close to the ground with the legs bent, to stand at a low height, to stoop or bend low with the arms and legs close to the body, to lower the body stance

hunched,huddled,squatted, scrunched, curled up, hunkered (down),couched, squinched

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The predator crouched low in the grass, its keen eyes scanning the surroundings.

The child crouched behind the sofa, hiding from the monster under the bed.

The hiker crouched beneath an overhanging rock, shielding himself from the pouring rain.

The cat crouched on the windowsill, watching the birds outside with fascination.