outcrawl

/ˈaʊtcraʊl/

Definitions

1. verb

to crawl or move out of a place, often in a slow or laborious manner.

“The snake outcrawled its prey through the narrow gap in the wall.”

2. noun

the act of crawling out of a place.

“The outcrawl was difficult due to the dense foliage and steep terrain.”

Synonyms

  • emerge
  • escape

Antonyms

  • confine
  • enclose