What does CRAWL mean?

Definition of Crawl

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to move slowly on hands and knees or with the body close to the ground; to advance slowly or with difficulty.

Pronunciation: US: /krɑːl/; UK: /krɔːl/

Origin and Usage: The word "crawl" originated from the Old Norse word "krafla" which means "to claw." It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The word has been used to describe the movement of animals, such as insects, reptiles, and mammals, as well as humans. It is commonly associated with the movement of babies and toddlers, who learn to crawl before they can walk.

Synonyms: creep, slither, slide, inch, shuffle, drag

Related Words: slink, skulk, sneak, scuff, scold

Example Sentences:

• The baby is learning to crawl.
• The injured hiker had to crawl back to the trailhead.
• The traffic on the highway was crawling along at a snails pace.
• The spider crawled across the ceiling.
• She had to crawl through the narrow tunnel to escape the cave.