crouch — to lower one's body by bending the knees and hips, typically to hide or prepare to move
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to lower one's body by bending the knees and hips, typically to hide or prepare to move
Pronunciation (IPA): /kraʊtʃ/
Example Sentences
- The photographer had to crouch awkwardly to get the perfect shot of the tiny flower.
- My knees made weird crackling sounds when I crouched to pick up my keys – I'm getting old!
- The basketball player crouched at the free-throw line, concentrating intensely.
crouch
VERB[/kraʊtʃ/]
to lower one's body by bending the knees and hips, typically to hide or prepare to move
someone lowering their body by bending the knees and hips to hide from view
Crouch behind the couch, then vouch for the truth!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'crouch' derives from Middle English in the 14th century, likely borrowed from Old French 'crochir', meaning 'to bend into a hook shape' or 'to curl up'. The French root relates to 'croche' (hook), reflecting the posture of bending or curling.
Breakdown
Old French 'crochir' (to bend like a hook) + English verbal suffix, where the root 'croch-' relates to 'croche' (hook) and conveys the idea of assuming a hooked or bent bodily position.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The photographer had to crouch awkwardly to get the perfect shot of the tiny flower.”
“My knees made weird crackling sounds when I crouched to pick up my keys – I'm getting old!”
“The basketball player crouched at the free-throw line, concentrating intensely.”
“I crouched behind the sofa during the scary movie, peeking through my fingers.”
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