Meaning & Definition of word "Crawling"

Crawling

/ˈkrɔː.lɪŋ/

1. To move on hands and knees.
- Example: The baby was crawling across the living room floor.
2. To move slowly and carefully.
- Example: The soldiers were crawling through the grass to avoid detection.
3. To advance with difficulty or in a small space.
- Example: The hikers were crawling through a narrow cave.

1. Moving slowly, as if with difficulty.
- Example: The traffic was crawling during rush hour.
2. Describing something that evokes a feeling of discomfort or unease.
- Example: He had a crawling sensation on the back of his neck.

Old English 'crāwlan', which means to crawl or to creep.

crawling with:

filled with or full of something

crawling in one's skin:

to feel uncomfortable or anxious

crawl:

to move slowly using the hands and knees

creep:

to move slowly and quietly in order to avoid being noticed

drag:

to pull or move with difficulty

Meaning: to be very slow

Example Sentence: The meeting was crawling on as everyone dragged their feet.

Meaning: to feel anxious or uneasy

Example Sentence: That movie had me crawling; I couldn't sit still.