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Meaning of crouching backwards
The primary meaning of "crouching backwards" refers to the act of moving or positioning oneself in a crouched posture while moving or facing backwards.
Etymology of crouching backwards
The word "crouching" originates from the Old English word "crucian," meaning to bend or bow, and the Old French word "accrocher," meaning to bend or curve.
The phrase "crouching backwards" is a combination of the verb "crouch" and the adverb "backwards," indicating the direction of the movement or posture.
Synonyms
bending backwards
leaning back
stooping backwards
crouching
hunching
slouching
reclining
receding
retreating
moving backwards
stepping back
drawing back
falling back
dropping back
sinking back
settling back
resting back
lying back
reclining back
stooping
bending
crouching down
hunkering down
squatting
kneeling
doubling over
folding over
curving
arching
twisting
turning
Definitions
- The act of crouching with the body positioned backwards, often in a defensive, cautious, or preparatory stance.
- * A posture characterized by a low, stooped position with the back arched and the body leaning or moving backwards.
Usage Examples
- The athlete was crouching backwards to avoid the incoming ball.
- * She found herself crouching backwards in an attempt to escape the low-hanging branch.
- * The hiker was crouching backwards down the steep slope, carefully placing each foot on the rocky terrain.
Antonyms
standing up
standing tall
rising
straightening
stretching
extending
expanding
moving forward
stepping forward
advancing
progressing
proceeding
leaning forward
bending forward
stooping forward
reaching forward
inclining forward