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Meaning of crouches

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

crouches

Pronunciation:/ˈkɹaʊtʃɪz/

noun

Definitions

  1. A bent or stooped position.

    Example: The cat waited in a crouch, hidden behind the hedge.

verb

Definitions

  1. 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.

    Example: We crouched behind the low wall until the squad of soldiers had passed by.

  2. To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.

noun

Definitions

  1. A cross.

verb

Definitions

  1. To sign with the cross; bless.