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Crounch

Definition:

Crounch refers to the act of bending down or squatting low, typically with a hunched or stooped posture.

Parts of Speech:

  • Verb: The act of crouching down.
  • Noun: The position or posture of being low and close to the ground.

Senses:

Verb:

  1. To crouch down or squat to avoid being seen or to protect oneself.
  2. To cower or huddle in fear or submissiveness.
  3. (Of an animal) To lower the body close to the ground, especially in preparation for pouncing on prey.

Noun:

  1. The act or posture of bending down low to the ground.

Usages:

Verb:

  1. When the intruder entered the room, the cat crounched behind the couch, hoping to remain unnoticed.
  2. Fearing his angry boss, the employee crounched in the corner of his cubicle, avoiding eye contact.
  3. Leopard cubs often crounch in the tall grass, waiting for the perfect moment to ambush their prey.

Noun:

  1. The soccer player was in a defensive crounch, ready to tackle any opponent who came his way.

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