adj

crouched

krowcht

Crouched (adj) means In a crouching position; bent low with the knees drawn up. Example: “She found him crouched under the desk, hiding from his brother.”

adj

In a crouching position; bent low with the knees drawn up.

"She found him crouched under the desk, hiding from his brother."

"The sprinter stayed crouched until the starting gun fired."

How to use crouched

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes someone or something already down in a low, bent-knee position.

Common pairings

crouched behind crouched low stayed crouched

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Rhymes for crouched

touched untouched debauched

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Frequently asked questions

What does “crouched” mean?

The word “crouched” means in a crouching position; bent low with the knees drawn up. In plain terms, describes someone or something already down in a low, bent-knee position.

How do you pronounce “crouched”?

“Crouched” is pronounced krowcht (/kɹaʊt͡ʃt/ in IPA).

How do you use “crouched” in a sentence?

Here is “crouched” used in a sentence: “She found him crouched under the desk, hiding from his brother.”

What part of speech is “crouched”?

“Crouched” is an adjective.