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CROUCHING Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word crouching. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word crouching. (close relations)
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bowing
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

• managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument

adjective satellite

• showing an excessively deferential manner

squatting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles

• the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels

stooping
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

cowering
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• crouch or curl up

• show submission or fear

hunching
verbv
noun

• an impression that something might be the case

• the act of bending yourself into a humped position

verb

• round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward

bend
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a town in central Oregon at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range

• a circular segment of a curve

• movement that causes the formation of a curve

• curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)

• an angular or rounded shape made by folding

• diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left

verb

• form a curve

• change direction

• cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form

• bend one's back forward from the waist on down

• turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest

• bend a joint

bow
verb, nounv, n
noun

• front part of a vessel or aircraft

• a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

• a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments

• bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

• a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow

• an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience

• something curved in shape

• a decorative interlacing of ribbons

• a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments

verb

• bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head

• play on a stringed instrument with a bow

• yield to another's wish or opinion

• bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting

• bend one's back forward from the waist on down

hunker
verbv
verb

• sit on one's heels

scrunch
verbv
noun

• a crunching noise

verb

• make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants

• sit on one's heels

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

squat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles

• a small worthless amount

• the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels

adjective satellite

• short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature

• having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground

verb

• sit on one's heels

• be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide

• occupy (a dwelling) illegally

• to perform the squat weightlifting exercise

stoop
verbv
noun

• an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward

• basin for holy water

• small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house

verb

• bend one's back forward from the waist on down

• debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way

• descend swiftly, as if on prey

• sag, bend, bend over or down

• carry oneself, often habitually, with head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward

hunker down
verbv
verb

• sit on one's heels

• take shelter

• hold stubbornly to a position

scrunch up
verbv
verb

• sit on one's heels

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

Best Hypernyms For CROUCHING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for crouching, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
bend bending flex sit

Alternatives for BOWING

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