ابحث
to crawl
01
يزحف, يتزحلق
to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees
Intransitive
Example
The baby began to crawl across the living room floor.
As the hikers reached the steep slope, they had to crawl on their hands and knees to navigate the challenging terrain.
The cat stalked its prey and then began to crawl silently through the grass.
02
تنتشر قشعريرة, تشعر قشعريرة
to experience a sensation as if one's skin is covered or infested with crawling insects
Intransitive
03
يسبح بالزحف, يؤدي سباحة الزحف
to swim using the crawl stroke, a swimming technique characterized by a continuous fluttering motion of the legs and alternating arm strokes
Intransitive
Example
During the swim meet, the experienced swimmer effortlessly crawled through the water.
As part of the swim curriculum, the swimming instructor taught the children how to crawl.
The coach emphasized the importance of proper breathing technique while teaching the beginners how to crawl.
04
تملق, زحف
to behave or act in a servile or subservient manner, often with excessive flattery
Intransitive: to crawl | to crawl to sb
Example
During the job interview, the candidate chose to crawl by praising the company excessively.
The scheming character in the office was known for their ability to crawl to those in power.
The ambitious intern hoped to climb the corporate ladder quickly, so they resorted to crawling to their superiors.
05
يسير ببطء, يتحرك ببطء
(of a vehicle or its driver) to move very slowly, often in heavy traffic or difficult conditions
Crawl
01
زحف, زحفية
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
02
زحف, تحرك ببطء
a very slow movement
03
زحف, سباحة كراول
a fast stroke characterized by alternating arm movements and a flutter kick
What is the "crawl"?
The crawl is a fast swimming stroke where a swimmer alternates their arms in a windmill motion, pulling the body through the water, while kicking with a flutter kick. The swimmer’s face stays in the water, turning to the side to breathe. This stroke is the quickest and most commonly used in competitive swimming. It requires good technique, strong arm strokes, and an efficient kick to maintain speed. The crawl is often used in freestyle races and is known for its efficiency and ability to cover long distances quickly.
Example
Crawl is often the preferred stroke for freestyle events.
His strong crawl technique earned him a gold medal.
She uses the crawl to cover long distances efficiently.
مثال
The baby began to crawl across the living room floor.
As the hikers reached the steep slope, they had to crawl on their hands and knees to navigate the challenging terrain.
The cat stalked its prey and then began to crawl silently through the grass.
In the dense underbrush, the jungle explorer needed to crawl to avoid entangling vines and thick foliage.
