Definitions

1. verb

to bend one’s knees and lower one’s body in preparation for jumping or running, or to bend one’s body downward in order to hide or seek shelter.

“The athlete crouched low to the ground before sprinting across the finish line.”

2. noun

a position in which one has bent one’s knees and lowered one’s body, typically in order to hide or seek shelter.

“The rabbit took cover in a crouch behind a nearby bush.”

3. verb

to bend or lean forward, typically in order to observe or examine something.

“She crouched over the microscope to examine the tiny specimen.”