crawl

Definition

  • n. a very slow movement
  • n. a swimming stroke; arms are moved alternately overhead accompanied by a flutter kick
  • n. a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
  • v. move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

Word forms

Past tense
crawled
Present participle
crawling
Past participle
crawled
Third person singular
crawls

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The children enjoyed a fun day at the crawl, exploring the small fish pond.

  2. v.

    The baby began to crawl across the floor, reaching for his favorite toy.