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crouch

/kɹaʊt͡ʃ/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A bent or stooped position.
  2. 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.
  3. To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.
  4. A cross.
  5. To sign with the cross; bless.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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