Definition of crouch

• v. i. - 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.
• v. i. - To bend servilely; to stoop meanly; to fawn; to cringe.
• v. t. - To sign with the cross; to bless.
• v. t. - To bend, or cause to bend, as in humility or fear.