Crouching - 1 dictionary results
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(krouch) Pronunciation Key
v. crouched, crouch·ing, crouch·es v. intr.
To bend (the head or knee, for example) low, as in fear or humility. n. The act or posture of bending low or crouching. [Middle English crouchen, probably from Old North French *crouchir, to become bent, variant of Old French crochir, from croche, hook; see crochet.] |
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