When you crouch, you bend your body down close to the ground. You usually do this to hide or get ready to move.
The child crouched under the table.
She crouched to tie her shoe.
Crouching can mean to get low to hide from someone or something. People or animals use this to stay safe or to get ready to jump or run.
He crouched behind the wall to stay safe.
The soldier crouched to avoid the enemy's eyes.
A crouch is a low position you get into when you bend your knees and body close to the ground. It is the name for that bent body posture.
She stood up from a crouch.
The cat sat in a crouch before jumping.
To crouch can also mean to move slowly and quietly while staying low on your body. People do this to avoid being seen or heard.
The hunter crouched through the forest silently.
They crouched while moving near the enemy camp.
Sometimes crouch means to lower your body when you feel scared or weak. It shows you want to appear smaller or protect yourself.
He crouched in fear during the storm.
She crouched away from the angry dog.
In video games, crouch means to make the game character bend down to hide or move carefully. It helps players avoid enemy attacks.
Press the key to crouch and avoid shots.
Players crouch to hide behind walls.
Crouch can also mean to bend your back and shoulders forward because you are tired, sad, or have bad posture.
He crouched over the desk when tired.
She crouched and looked at the floor.
