crouched
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɹaʊtʃt// UK //kɹˈaʊtʃt// crouched
v. bent down with your back curved and your knees close to the ground. You do this to stay hidden or to get closer to something.
v. past tense and past participle of 'crouch'; describes a position where the body is bent forward with the knees drawn up and the back arched. Often used to describe a posture of concealment or readiness.
The cat crouched in the tall grass to hide.
The hikers crouched behind a large rock to wait for the storm to pass before continuing their climb.
The sniper remained crouched in the dense foliage for hours, waiting for the perfect moment to take the shot without being seen by the patrolling guards.