se recroqueviller — meaning in English
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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.
Senses
se recroqueviller 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.
- curl up (intransitive) to become coiled or shriveled
- curl up (intransitive) to shape one's body into a somewhat ball-like shape, with one's legs tucked into the abdomen, especially for cosiness or for protection.
crouch — full definition
- verb To bend the knees and lower the body close to the ground, often to hide, prepare to spring, or avoid being seen.
- noun The bent, low position taken up when crouching.