English dictionary
crouch
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body
verb
- sit on one's heels
verb
- bend one's back forward from the waist on down
Example sentences
In some cultures, the women give birth while squatting
The children hunkered down to protect themselves from the sandstorm
he crouched down
She bowed before the Queen
The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse