crouch

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   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.
2. 2
   To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.
3. 3
   To sign with the cross; bless.

Noun

1. 1
   A bent or stooped position.
2. 2
   A cross.

Proper noun

1. 1
   A surname.
2. 2
   A ghost town in California.
3. 3
   A city and town in Idaho.
4. 4
   A short tidal river in Essex, England.