crouching (Meaning)
crouching
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
Synonyms & Antonyms of crouching
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crouching Sentence Examples
- The cat crouched low in the shadows, its eyes gleaming.
- The child crouched behind a chair, hiding from his parents.
- The thief crouched at the edge of the open vault, waiting for his chance.
- The hunter crouched in the bushes, scanning the forest for prey.
- The hiker crouched under a rock overhang, seeking shelter from the rain.
- The toddler crouched by the edge of the pool, her toes in the water.
- The actor crouched behind a curtain, ready for his entrance.
- The wrestler crouched low, his muscles tense before the match.
- The guard crouched by the door, watching for any suspicious activity.
- The scientist crouched over their microscope, studying the tiny details of a specimen.
FAQs About the word crouching
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
squatting,huddling, hunching, couching, hunkering (down),scrunching, squinching,curling up
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The cat crouched low in the shadows, its eyes gleaming.
The child crouched behind a chair, hiding from his parents.
The thief crouched at the edge of the open vault, waiting for his chance.
The hunter crouched in the bushes, scanning the forest for prey.
