crouch /ˈkɹaʊ̯t͡ʃ/verb 3noun 2forms 3 verb3 •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.We crouched behind the low wall until the squad of soldiers had passed by. •To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.kings shall crouch vnto our conquering swords, And hostes of Souldiers stand amazd at vs, When with their fearfull tongues they shall confesse These are the men that al the world admires, — 1587 •(no longer used) To sign with the cross; bless. noun2 •A bent or stooped position.The cat waited in a crouch, hidden behind the hedge. •(no longer used) A cross. formscrouched · crouching · crouches
