crouching
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/ˈkɹaʊtʃɪŋ/
English
Definitions
verb
- To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.“We crouched behind the low wall until the squad of soldiers had passed by.”
- To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.
verb
- To sign with the cross; bless.
noun
- The action of the verb crouch.
adjective
- That crouches or crouch.“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”
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