crouch
Third Person
crouches
Present Participle
crouching
Past Tense
crouched
Past Participle
crouched
1
to sit on one's calves and move the chest close to one's knees
- Crouch beside me so we can plan our next move.
- She crouches down to pick up the fallen papers from the floor.
- The baseball player crouched low, ready to field the ball.
- The hiker crouched behind a rock to hide from the approaching storm.
- They were crouching in the bushes, observing the wildlife.
Synonyms:
2
to bend the body forward and downward as a sign of respect, submission, or deference
- In traditional ceremonies, it is customary for the attendees to crouch in reverence before the sacred altar.
- As a mark of respect, the martial arts students were taught to crouch before their sensei.
- When meeting the elders, it is polite for younger individuals to crouch slightly.
- The performer gracefully crouched before the audience, expressing gratitude for their applause.
- In some cultures, it is a sign of humility and respect to crouch when accepting a gift from another person.