1. present participle of crouch; bending low with knees bent

1. in a position with the body bent low and knees drawn up

Examples

• The cat was crouching behind the bushes, ready to pounce.
• She found herself crouching in the corner during the earthquake.
• The crouching figure in the shadows made him nervous.
• He spent hours crouching in the garden, pulling weeds.
• The crouching position helped her stay hidden from view.
• The detective was crouching beside the evidence, examining it closely.