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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

crouches

/krɒʊtʃɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does crouches mean?

verb

to bend the knees and lower the body so that the weight is on the balls of the feet, typically in order to prepare to jump or to show fear or submission. The past tense of crouch is crouched.

Example

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

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