crouch
//kraʊtʃ//
Verb
crouchInfinitive
crouchPresent tense
crouchedPast tense
crouchedPast participle
crouchingPresent participle
crouchesThird-person singular
1
To lower the body close to the ground by bending the knees and leaning forward, typically to hide, prepare to spring, or avoid being seen.
The cat crouched behind the bush, ready to pounce on the bird.
2
To bend or stoop low, especially in fear or submission.
The dog crouched in fear when it heard the thunder.
Antonym
Noun
1
A position in which the body is lowered close to the ground with bent knees.
The runner held a crouch at the starting line, waiting for the signal.