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.”
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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 notesIn 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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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.
