adj

crouching

KROWT-shihng

Crouching (adj) means bending low with the knees drawn up, typically to hide or prepare to move quickly. Example: “A crouching figure slipped between the parked cars.”

adj

Bending low with the knees drawn up, typically to hide or prepare to move quickly.

"A crouching figure slipped between the parked cars."

noun

The act of bending down low into a crouch.

"Constant crouching in the garden left her knees aching."

How to use crouching

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing bent low near the ground, or the act of getting into that position.

Common pairings

crouching position crouching low

Word forms

crouchings plural

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Rhymes for crouching

touching slouching

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Frequently asked questions

What does “crouching” mean?

The word “crouching” means bending low with the knees drawn up, typically to hide or prepare to move quickly. In plain terms, being bent low near the ground, or the act of getting into that position.

How do you pronounce “crouching”?

“Crouching” is pronounced KROWT-shihng (/ˈkɹaʊt͡ʃɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “crouching” in a sentence?

Here is “crouching” used in a sentence: “A crouching figure slipped between the parked cars.”

What part of speech is “crouching”?

Depending on how it is used, “crouching” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “crouching” have?

“Crouching” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: bending low with the knees drawn up, typically to hide or prepare to move quickly.