'Crouching' definitions:

Definition of 'Crouching'

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  • Crouch \Crouch\ (krouch; 129), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Crouched (kroucht); p. pr. & vb. n. Crouching.] [OE. cruchen, crouchen, crouken; cf. E. creep, G. krauchen, kriechen, or E. crook to bend, also crouch to cross.]
  • 1. To bend down; to stoop low; to lie close to the ground with the logs bent, as an animal when waiting for prey, or in fear. [1913 Webster]
  • Now crouch like a cur. --Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To bend servilely; to stoop meanly; to fawn; to cringe. "A crouching purpose." --Wordsworth. [1913 Webster]
  • Must I stand and crouch Under your testy humor? --Shak. [1913 Webster]

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