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crouch

The correct spelling is crouch.

How to pronounce crouch

/kɹaʊt͡ʃ/
noun

IPA: /kɹaʊt͡ʃ/

Say it like: Cro-wch

The correct spelling is crouch. A bent or stooped position. For example: "The cat waited in a crouch, hidden behind the hedge."

Usage Examples

The cat waited in a crouch, hidden behind the hedge.

We crouched behind the low wall until the squad of soldiers had passed by.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A bent or stooped position.
  2. 2.A cross.

verb

  1. 1.To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.
  2. 2.To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.
  3. 3.To sign with the cross; bless.

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