the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body
"The cat crouched low in the grass, its muscles coiled and ready to spring at the mouse."
A bent or stooped position.
"The boxer crouched into his opponent's guard before delivering a swift, devastating cross to the jaw."
A cross.
sit on one's heels
"In some cultures, the women give birth while squatting"
"The children hunkered down to protect themselves from the sandstorm"
To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.
"The priest crouched before each newborn to make the sacred sign of the cross and bless them."
To sign with the cross; bless.
A surname.
"The referee announced that Crouch had been sent off for a dangerous tackle during the final minute of the match."