Crouch
Definition
(verb) To bend down close to the ground, typically by bending the knees
Examples
“The dog crouched low to the ground, waiting for the ball to be thrown.”
“Crouch by the radiator, and don't move.”
“I crouched behind the couch while Mom searched for the keys.”
“She crouched at the edge of the curb to tie her shoe.”
“When the guard yelled, we all crouched behind the truck.”
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