Dictionary
crouch
Pronunciation: (krouch), [key]—
v.i.
1. to stoop or bend low.
2. to bend close to the ground, as an animal preparing to spring or shrinking with fear.
3. to bow or stoop servilely; cringe.
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v.t.
to bend low.
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n.
the act of crouching.
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