English

crouch

kraʊtʃ, kɹaʊt͡ʃ
Meaning: to bend the knees and lower the body close to the ground
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: kɹaʊt͡ʃ

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base crouch
3rd person singular present crouches
Present participle crouching
Past crouched
Will future will crouch
Going-to future going to crouch
Imperative negative don't crouch / do not crouch

Example

She crouched down behind the wall to hide.
She crouched down behind the wall to hide.

Usage Notes

Often used with 'down'. Describes a physical action to make oneself smaller, often for safety or to avoid being seen.

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