ajupir-se — meaning in English

English meaning

• crouch verb To bend the knees and lower the body close to the ground, often to hide, prepare to spring, or avoid being seen.
• duck noun A web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.
• squat adj Short and thick-set; low and broad rather than tall.

Senses

ajupir-se is used for these senses in English:

• crouch (intransitive) 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.
• duck (transitive) To quickly lower (the head or body), often in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
• squat To sit close to the ground; to stoop, or lie close to the ground, for example to escape observation.

crouch — full definition

1. verb To bend the knees and lower the body close to the ground, often to hide, prepare to spring, or avoid being seen.
2. noun The bent, low position taken up when crouching.

duck — full definition

1. noun A web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.
2. verb To lower the head or body quickly to avoid being hit.
3. verb To avoid or evade a task, question, or responsibility.
4. noun (British, informal) A term of endearment for a friend or stranger.

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