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crouched

/krʌtʃt/ verb · British & US
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What does crouched mean?

verb

past tense of crouch, to bend one's knees in order to lower the body, typically in order to hide or prepare to attack.

Example

"The cat crouched low to the ground, ready to pounce on its prey."

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