crouch
UK: /kraʊtʃ/ | US: /kraʊtʃ/
vi. to bend the knees and lower the body close to the ground
vt. to stoop or bow low in submission or fear
n. a crouching posture
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The word "crouch" traces back to Old English crūcian, meaning "to bend or stoop low." It shares roots with Middle Low German krūken (to bend) and Old Norse krjúka (to crouch), reflecting a common Germanic emphasis on physical posture. Over time, it retained its core sense of bodily contraction, often linked to readiness or submissiveness.
The cat crouched silently before pouncing on its prey.
Soldiers crouched behind the wall to avoid gunfire.
She crouched down to tie her shoelaces.
The child crouched in fear during the thunderstorm.
The goalkeeper crouched low, anticipating the penalty kick.