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crouches

/ˈkɹaʊtʃɪz/

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noun

Estar en cuclillas

A bent or stooped position.

Examples :

"The cat waited in a crouch, hidden behind the hedge."

El gato esperó en cuclillas, escondido detrás del seto.

position body action

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verb

Se agacha, se encoge

To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.

Examples :

"We crouched behind the low wall until the squad of soldiers had passed by."

Nos agachamos detrás del muro bajo hasta que el escuadrón de soldados pasó.

body action animal position

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verb

Acurrucarse, agacharse

To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.

Examples :

"The loyal servant crouches before the queen, offering her a jeweled box. "

El leal sirviente se agacha ante la reina, ofreciéndole una caja enjoyada.

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noun

Cruz

Examples :

"The church's stained-glass window depicted a large, elaborate crucifix, showing the figure of Jesus Christ in a powerful and sorrowful posture; the artist used the technique of shading to make the cross's body appear as if the figure is crouching. "

La vidriera de la iglesia representaba un crucifijo grande y elaborado, que mostraba la figura de Jesucristo en una postura poderosa y dolorosa; el artista utilizó la técnica del sombreado para que el cuerpo de la cruz pareciera como si la figura estuviera agachada.

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verb

Santiguarse, bendecir

To sign with the cross; bless.

Examples :

"Before each game, the coach crouches the players for good luck. "

Antes de cada juego, el entrenador santigua a los jugadores para la buena suerte.

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