acrawl

/əˈkrɔːl/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of crawl, to move or go on hands and feet, typically in a low or crawling position

“The baby was acrawl with excitement as it watched the fireworks.”

2. verb

past tense of crawl, to move slowly or laboriously, especially in a particular direction

“The hikers had to acrawl through the dense thicket to find the trail.”

3. adjective

past participle of crawl, having crawled or moved in a low or crawling position

“The acrawl insect was spotted in the corner of the room.”

Synonyms

  • crawled
  • crept
  • inched

Antonyms

  • ran
  • rushed
  • sprinted