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crawl

Pronunciation: [krɔːl]

Word

Learn how to use crawl in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “movement”

(verb) to move on your hands and knees with your stomach close to the ground. It's how babies often move before they can walk.

Example

The baby crawled across the living room floor to reach her toy.

Example

The dog couldn't crawl because it hurt its leg.

Example

Can you crawl like the baby does?

Context: “movement”

(noun) a slow and careful movement, usually on hands and knees. This can refer to how babies move or anyone moving quietly.

Example

The toddler made her way across the carpet with joyful crawls.

Example

His crawl was so slow that he was last to finish the race.

Example

Did you see that funny crawl on the floor?

How to pronounce crawl

Pronunciation: [krɔːl]

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