Crawl
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British pronunciation/kɹˈɔːl/
American pronunciation/ˈkɹɔɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "crawl"

to crawl
01

to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

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to crawl definition and meaning
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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.
In the dense underbrush, the jungle explorer needed to crawl to avoid entangling vines and thick foliage.
02

to experience a sensation as if one's skin is covered or infested with crawling insects

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The eerie sensation of the abandoned house made Tom's skin crawl.
The thought of spiders in the attic made Mike's skin crawl, and he hesitated before entering the confined space.
The haunted house had an atmosphere that made visitors' flesh crawl
03

to swim using the crawl stroke, a swimming technique characterized by a continuous fluttering motion of the legs and alternating arm strokes

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Eager to improve her swimming skills, Sarah decided to enroll in a class to learn how to crawl efficiently.
During the swim meet, the experienced swimmer effortlessly crawled through the water.
The coach emphasized the importance of proper breathing technique while teaching the beginners how to crawl.
04

to behave or act in a servile or subservient manner, often with excessive flattery

Intransitive: to crawl | to crawl to sb
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The ambitious intern hoped to climb the corporate ladder quickly, so they resorted to crawling to their superiors.
The politician, wanting to secure votes, would crawl to the influential constituents.
The scheming character in the office was known for their ability to crawl to those in power.
05

(of a vehicle or its driver) to move very slowly, often in heavy traffic or difficult conditions

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The car was crawling through the traffic jam.
The vehicle crawled up the steep hill.
The bus was crawling through the city at rush hour.
Crawl
01

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

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crawl definition and meaning
02

a very slow movement

03

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.

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He perfected his crawl to increase his speed in races.
Crawl is often the preferred stroke for freestyle events.
She uses the crawl to cover long distances efficiently.
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