Meaning & Definition of Crouch in English

1. The act of bending low with the limbs close to the body

1. Bend one's back forward from the waist on down

• "He crouched down"

• "She bowed before the queen"

• "The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse"

2. Sit on one's heels

• "In some cultures, the women give birth while squatting"

• "The children hunkered down to protect themselves from the sandstorm"