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   Crawl

   /krôl/

   

   verb

   • 1. (of a person) move forward on the hands and knees or by dragging the body close to the ground: "they crawled out from under the table" Similar creepgo on all foursmove on hands and kneesinchdrag oneself alongpull oneself alongdragtrailslitherslinksquirmwrigglewrithescrabbleworm one's wayadvance slowly/stealthilysneak
   • ▪ (of an insect or small animal) move slowly along a surface: "the tiny spider was crawling up Nicky's arm"
   • ▪ (of a vehicle) move at an unusually slow pace: "the traffic was crawling along"
   • ▪ swim using the crawl: "I turned without stopping and crawled back to the deep end"
   • ▪ (of paint or other liquid) move after application to form an uneven layer over the surface below: technical "glazes can crawl away from a crack in the piece"
   • 2. behave obsequiously or ingratiatingly in the hope of gaining someone's favor: informal "don't come crawling back to me later when you realize your mistake" Similar grovel tobe obsequious towardingratiate oneself withbe servile towardbe sycophantic towardkowtow topander toabase oneself todemean oneself tobow and scrape toprostrate oneself beforetoady totruckle todance attendance onfawn on/overcurry favor withcultivateseek the favor oftry to win overtry to get on the good side ofmake up toplay up toinformal:suck up tolick someone's bootscreep tobe all overfall all overrub up the right waykeep someone sweetsweet-talksoft-soapbrown-nosebutter uptwist someone's armvulgar slang:lick/kiss someone's arselick/kiss someone's assarchaic:blandish
   • 3. be covered or crowded with insects or people, to an extent that is disgusting or objectionable: "the place was crawling with soldiers" Similar be full ofoverflow withteem withabound in/withbe packed withbe crowded withbe thronged withbe jammed withbe alive withbe overrun withswarm withbe bristling withbe infested withbe thick withinformal:be lousy withbe stuffed withbe jam-packed withbe chockablock withbe chock-full ofbe heaving withrare:pullulate with
   • 4. (of a program) systematically visit (a number of web pages) in order to create an index of data: "its automated software robots crawl websites, grabbing copies of pages to index"

   noun

   • 1. an act of moving on one's hands and knees or dragging one's body along the ground: "they began the crawl back to their own lines"
   • ▪ a slow rate of movement, typically that of a vehicle: "he reduced his speed to a crawl"
   • 2. a swimming stroke involving alternate overarm movements and rapid kicks of the legs: "she could do the crawl and so many other strokes"
   • 3. a strip or band running across the bottom of a computer or television screen, within which news headlines, public service announcements, and advertisements are continuously scrolled.

   Word Origin Middle English: of unknown origin; possibly related to Swedish kravla and Danish kravle.

   Derivatives

   • 1. crawlingly adverb

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › crawlingCrawling - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   2 days ago · a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › sentences › crawlExamples of 'Crawl' in a Sentence | Merriam-Webster

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   May 3, 2024 · Definition of crawl. Synonyms for crawl. Work on the project has crawled to a standstill. The bus crawled along the rough and narrow road. The days slowly crawled by. Does the baby crawl yet? The snake crawled into its hole. We got down on our knees and crawled through a small opening. The baby crawled across the floor toward her mother.

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5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bar crawlBar crawl Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Apr 27, 2024 · The meaning of BAR CRAWL is the visiting of various bars in succession especially as a social activity : pub crawl. How to use bar crawl in a sentence.

6. storables.com › what-is-a-crawl-space-basementWhat Is A Crawl Space Basement? | Storables

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   May 6, 2024 · A crawl space basement, also known as a crawl space, is a type of foundation commonly found in homes. Unlike traditional basements with full-height walls, a crawl space basement has a limited vertical clearance, typically allowing enough space for someone to crawl or crouch but not stand upright.

7. oldtimemusic.com › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: Crawl by Chris Brown

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   May 4, 2024 · The song’s lyrics depict Brown’s struggle to move on from a past mistake and how he longs to reconcile with his former lover. “Crawl” holds significant meaning for Brown, his fans, and anyone navigating the ups and downs of a romantic relationship.

8. www.goodreads.com › quotes › 26963Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.: “If you can't fly then run ...

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   May 13, 2024 · “If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.

9. www.swimrightacademy.com › front-crawl-a-beginnersFront Crawl Technique for Beginners: Mastering the Basics

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   May 9, 2024 · Front Crawl Definition. Front crawl, sometimes referred to as freestyle, is a type of aquatic ballet in which swimmers assume a face-down position while doing a flutter kick with their legs. Ever wonder how to front crawl swim?