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crouching

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  • IPA /ˈkɹaʊtʃɪŋ/

Noun

crouching noun

  1. The action of the verb crouch.

Verb

crouching verb

  1. 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.“We crouched behind the low wall until the squad of soldiers had passed by.”
  2. To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.

crouching verb

  1. To sign with the cross; bless.

Adjective

crouching adjective

  1. That crouches or crouch.“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”

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