vt to bend, or cause to bend, as in humility or fear.
2. crouch ·vt to sign with the cross; to bless.
3. crouch ·vi to bend servilely; to stoop meanly; to fawn; to cringe.
4. crouch ·vi to bend down; to stoop low; to lie close to the ground with the logs bent, as an animal when waiting for prey, or in fear.