Crouched Meaning in English
word · lemma: crouch
Definition
To bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground, often to hide or prepare to move quietly.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for people or animals. Commonly follows 'he/she/they crouched'. Implies being close to the ground and ready to move or stay hidden. Not the same as 'kneel' (one/both knees on the ground) or 'squat' (more upright position). Often describes cautious or tense situations.
Spanish: agachadoPortuguese (BR): agachadoPortuguese (PT): agachadoChinese (Simplified): 蹲下Chinese (Traditional): 蹲下Hindi: झुका हुआArabic: منحني (جسمه للأرض)Bengali: ওপর ঝোঁকে ছিল - নিচু হয়ে ছিলRussian: присел на корточки - пригнулсяJapanese: しゃがんだ - うずくまったVietnamese: khụy xuống - cúi người thấpKorean: 쪼그려 앉았다 - 몸을 낮췄다Turkish: çömeldi - sinmiştiUrdu: جھک گیا - دبک گیاIndonesian: berjongkok - membungkuk
Example Sentences
He crouched behind the sofa to hide.
basic
The cat crouched low and waited for the mouse.
basic
We all crouched when the ball came flying towards us.
basic
She crouched down to tie her shoelaces.
natural
Kids crouched under the table during the thunderstorm.
natural
He crouched so nobody would notice him in the crowd.
natural