Meaning & use
Crouched
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Bent low with the knees drawn up close to the body, typically to hide or prepare to spring.
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The cat crouched behind the couch, watching the mouse intently.
He crouched down to tie his shoelace.
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Past tense of "crouch," often used to describe animals stalking prey or people hiding from danger.
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