crouched

UK
/kraʊtʃt/
US
/kraʊtʃt/

Translations

crouchedpast participle
UK
/kraʊtʃt/
US
/kraʊtʃt/
More precise classification; participial adjective derived from the verb "crouch".
The crouched figure moved silently through the shadows.
Согнутая фигура бесшумно двигалась в тени.
crouchverb

crouched

Past Simple

crouched
Past Simple
crouched
Past Participle
crouching
Gerund
UK
/kraʊtʃ/
US
/kraʊtʃ/
He had to crouch to get through the low doorway.
Ему пришлось согнуться, чтобы пройти через низкую дверь.
The cat crouched low, ready to pounce.
Кошка присела низко, готовая прыгнуть.
Additional translations

Definitions

crouchedpast participle
In a position where the body is bent forward and down, often with the knees bent and the upper body brought forward and down.
The cat remained in a crouched position, ready to pounce on its prey.
crouchverb
To bend one's knees and lower the body close to the ground, often to avoid detection or to prepare for action.
The cat crouched low, ready to pounce on the unsuspecting mouse.