Used in a Sentence

crouched

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for crouched.

Editorial note

We spend so much time crouched forward that a series of exercises to counteract this would be awesome.

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Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

In a crouching position.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of crouched gathered in one view.

adjective

In a crouching position.

adjective

Marked with, bearing, or wearing the sign of the cross.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for crouched.

Example sentences

1

We spend so much time crouched forward that a series of exercises to counteract this would be awesome.

2

A modern soldier is probably running in bursts and often firing from a crouched or prone position.

3

You'd get bussed to the field, be crouched down all day under scorching heat, and...well, it sucked.

4

She crouched in the alley, her smartcoat shimmering to match the graffiti-smeared wall behind her.

5

That's nothing - there are a few Chinese jets left that have a little guy with an abacus crouched in the nose.

6

Matz walked over, crouched next to this young developer, and looked over their code.

7

I saw someone holding a rifle, aimed at another person’s back as they crouched down in fear.

8

When Cesar walked down the stairs of Patrice and Scott's home then, and crouched down in the back yard, JonBee looked at him, intently.

9

I could still shoot, but none of the other buttons were responsive and I got stuck in a crouched position.

10

In the third panel he is even more hunched over practically with his head to the bird, he is crouched down, knees bent, hands on thighs.

11

It it possible to ride like a ninja, super low and crouched to the back and de-weight at precisely the right time to go over XYZ obstacle.

12

While you sipping on that coffee, I was crouched down on the same roof surrounded by the awful sound of the incoming sporty zombies.

Quote examples

1

“She crouched down and lunged backward, elbowing me in the eye,” Officer Bovell said.

2

While writing this reply, I remembered a few passages from a great thinker, that I think may contribute and expand the conversation, for those interested: "Art, ethics, philosophy bear witness: under the crust of words and concepts, the living reality of non-adaptation to the world is always crouched, ready to spring.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use crouched in a sentence?

We spend so much time crouched forward that a series of exercises to counteract this would be awesome.

What does crouched mean?

In a crouching position.

What part of speech is crouched?

crouched is commonly used as adjective.