How do you pronounce 'crawl' and what is the meaning of 'crawl'?

crawl

noun, verb

How to pronounce crawl?

The word crawl sounds like crawl
/krɔl/

What is the definition of crawl?

verbshow submission or fear
nouna slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
Examples
  • a crawl was all that the injured man could manage
nouna swimming stroke; arms are moved alternately overhead accompanied by a flutter kick
verbmove slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
Examples
  • The crocodile was crawling along the riverbed
nouna very slow movement
Examples
  • the traffic advanced at a crawl
verbbe full of
Examples
  • The old cheese was crawling with maggots
verbfeel as if crawling with insects
Examples
  • My skin crawled--I was terrified
verbswim by doing the crawl
Examples
  • European children learn the breast stroke; they often don't know how to crawl

What is the definition of the word 'crawl'?

  • The definition of 'crawl' is to move forward on the hands and knees or by dragging the body along the ground.

What is the noun form of the word 'crawl'?

  • The noun form of 'crawl' is 'crawler'.

What is the verb form of the word 'crawl'?

  • The verb form of 'crawl' is 'crawling'.

Is 'crawl' a transitive or intransitive verb?

  • 'Crawl' can be both a transitive and intransitive verb. For example, you can say 'He crawls along the ground' (intransitive) or 'He crawls under the table' (transitive).

What are some synonyms of the word 'crawl'?

  • Some synonyms of 'crawl' are 'creep', 'slither', 'slink', 'scuttle', and 'shuffle'.

What are some antonyms of the word 'crawl'?

  • Some antonyms of 'crawl' are 'run', 'sprint', 'gallop', 'dash', and 'fly'.

What are some related words to the word 'crawl'?

  • Some related words to 'crawl' are 'creep', 'slither', 'crawl', 'move', and 'shuffle'.

What are some examples of sentences using the word 'crawl'?

  • 1. The baby is learning to crawl.
  • 2. The insects crawl along the ground.
  • 3. The snake crawled into its hole.

What part of speech is the word 'crawl'?

  • The word 'crawl' can be a noun or a verb, depending on its usage.

Can you provide a mnemonic to help remember the meaning of the word 'crawl'?

  • Sure! A mnemonic to remember the meaning of 'crawl' could be: 'Crawl like a baby on the floor.'
Posted by BGD at 10:16 AM