crouch

  1. Noun.  (obsolete) A cross.
  2. Verb.  (obsolete) To sign with the cross; bless.
  3. Verb.  (intransitive) To bend down; to stoop low; to lie close to the ground with legs bent, as an animal when waiting for prey, or in fear.
  4. Verb.  (intransitive) To bend servilely; to stoop meanly; to fawn; to cringe.
  5. Verb.  (intransitive) To bend, or cause to bend, as in humility or fear.
  6. Noun.  A bent or stooped position.
  7. Noun.  A button (of a joypad, joystick or similar device) whose only or main current function is that when it is pressed causes a video game character to crouch.

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