Crouch /(krouch; 129)/

imp. & p. p. Crouched; p. pr. & vb. n. Crouching

1. To bend down; to stoop low; to lie close to the ground with the logs bent, as an animal when waiting for prey, or in fear.

   Now crouch like a cur.

2. To bend servilely; to stoop meanly; to fawn; to cringe.

   Must I stand and crouch Under your testy humor?

1. To sign with the cross; to bless. [Obs.]
2. To bend, or cause to bend, as in humility or fear.

   She folded her arms across her chest, And crouched her head upon her breast.