crouched

[US]/krautʃt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. in a low position with the body close to the ground
v. to squat down; to bend down in a crouched position

Phrases & Collocations

crouched down

crouched low

Example Sentences

we crouched down in the trench.

Leo was crouched before the fire.

the dog crouched in the frosty grass.

They crouched together on a shadowy hillside.

he crouched beneath an overhang of bushes.

the cat crouched in the grass in pursuit of a bird.

He crouched down to stroke the dog.

They crouched over the grate with a flashlight, searching for the lost gem.

he crouched low and endeavoured to merge into the darkness of the forest.

Real-world Examples

Even from the distance where Ms. Achol is crouched, the ground shakes.

Source: Christian Science Monitor (Article Edition)

You're crouched in front of the net.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Compilation August 2014

So, it's gotta be low to the ground, it's gotta be crouched.

Source: Connection Magazine

There, about 50 feet away, crouched my two attackers with their tails between their legs.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 1

He heard the creak of Greyback's boots as he crouched down, in front of Hermione.

Source: 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Ms. Black was crouched near the door.

Source: New York Times

On top of a cupboard in the corner crouched Dobby.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

" Don't touch it! " He crouched down.

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

He crouched behind a lightning-charred tree and waited.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 3

He was crouched on all fours, his hands over his head.

Source: 3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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