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Meanings of crouched in English

Huddled.

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Usage of crouched in English
1
They crouched soundless and immobile for several long minutes, but nothing happened.
The Sword of Shannara
2
The crowd surged forward to meet it, short steps, crouched, weapons moving.
Nothing to lose
3
He ducked behind one of the sea chests and crouched there, quaking.
Bones of the Dragon
4
We crouched in a big trench in muddy water behind the bank.
The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, I...
5
Two of the aliens paddled while a third crouched in the bow.
Star Born
6
I crouched near the heating cube, turning its conductive power to maximum.
The Hyperion Cantos
7
Gurney crouched, dagger in hand, ready to fight, looking for an attacker.
Paul of dune
8
Wells and I crouched down in one, my two assistants in another.
The Master of the World
9
They crouched on all fours and got ready, Mark right behind Alec.
The Kill Order
10
I crouched inside, as guilty as the veriest house-breaker in the business.
Sight Unseen
11
Centurion and optio crouched in the deep foliage, looking at Settus's 'scouts'.
Imperatrix
12
It crouched under the dipping boughs of the ash-tree that sheltered it.
The Tree of Heaven
13
Shandy ran ahead and then crouched in the path of his father.
On Stranger Tides
14
The dogs crouched down on the rough surface of the inhospitable ice.
The Heart of Unaga
15
He crouched down in the bows and stole a furtive glance back.
Lord Jim
16
He crouched as he ran, trying to stay as low as possible.
The Death Cure
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