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Definition crouch in British English

crouch verb

[intransitive] verb
/kraʊtʃ/
1

to move your body close to the ground by bending your knees and leaning forwards slightly

Example

She crouched down and reached out to the little boy.

Synonyms and related words
balance bear yourself bend
2

to lean forwards with your head and shoulders bent, especially in order to get closer to something

Example

Five or six men were crouched over papers on the desk.

Synonyms and related words
balance bear yourself bend
Definition crouch in British English