crouching

[US]/[ˈkrɔːtʃɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈkrɔːtʃɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To bend over or settle into a position in which the body is low to the ground, with the legs bent.; To position oneself in a crouching position.
adj.In a crouching position.

Phrases & Collocations

crouching tiger

crouching down

crouching figure

crouching low

crouching posture

crouched beside

crouching silently

crouching near

crouching form

crouching there

Example Sentences

the tiger was crouching low in the tall grass, waiting to pounce.

she was crouching down to pick up the child's lost toy.

he was crouching behind a tree, trying to stay out of sight.

the stray dog was crouching near the dumpster, shivering in the cold.

the yoga instructor demonstrated a crouching position for balance.

the detective was crouching and observing the scene carefully.

the cat was crouching and stalking a mouse in the garden.

the athlete was crouching before the start of the race.

the child was crouching and playing hide-and-seek with his friends.

the security guard was crouching near the entrance, watching for suspicious activity.

the artist was crouching to get a better angle for the painting.

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