crouch

US /kraʊtʃ/
UK /kraʊtʃ/
"crouch" picture
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adopt a position where the body is low to the ground, by bending the knees

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She had to crouch down to fit through the small opening.
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The cat crouched low, ready to pounce on its prey.
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a position where the body is low to the ground with the knees bent

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He took a defensive crouch, ready for the tackle.
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From his hidden crouch, he observed the deer.
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