Crouching
Pronunciation: /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
Crouching (adj)
- In a position with your knees bent and your body held low, usually to stay quiet or be ready to move.
- Having the body lowered close to the ground, often to avoid being seen or to protect yourself.
Crouching (verb)
- To lower your body by bending your knees, keeping your weight near the ground.
Examples
- She crouched to pick up the fallen pen.
- They crouched near the door to listen carefully.
Crouching (adjective)
Examples
- She stayed in a low bent stance to see the small details.
- They held a low bent stance while waiting for the signal.