crouching
adjectiveUK /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
US /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
Bending your knees and body down low to the ground.
The cat was crouching under the table, waiting to pounce.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of bending down low with bent knees.
His crouching made it hard for the others to see him.
3. Moving while staying low to the ground, often to hide.
They were crouching through the tall grass to stay out of sight.
4. Being in a low, bent position ready to spring or act.
The runner was crouching at the starting line.