Crouch
Pronunciation: /ˈkraʊtʃ/
Crouch (verb)
- to lower your body close to the ground by bending your knees.
- to bend down to avoid being seen or to protect yourself.
Examples
- She crouched to tie her shoelaces.
- He crouched to look under the table.
Common collocations: crouch down, crouch low, crouch in fear, crouch for cover, maintain a crouch
Crouch (noun)
- a position where the body is low to the ground with bent knees.
Examples
- He stayed in a crouch for several minutes.
- The crouch was uncomfortable but necessary.