CROUCH


Meaning of CROUCH in English

■ verb adopt a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down.

■ noun a ~ing stance or posture.

Origin

ME: perh. from OFr. crochir 'be bent', from croche (see crotch ).

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