Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crawling
verb (present participle of crawl)
/ˈkrɔːlɪŋ/
Definition
The action of moving on one’s hands and knees or in a similar manner.
Examples
- The baby has been crawling across the floor, exploring her surroundings.
- The soldiers were crawling through the grass to avoid detection.
- After hours of crawling through the cave, they finally found a way out.
Meaning
Crawling refers to a mode of locomotion where a person or animal moves slowly and close to the ground, typically using their arms and legs.
Synonyms
- creeping
- slithering
- scuttling
