crawling
|crawl/ing|
B1
/ˈkrɔː.lɪŋ/
(crawl)
slow movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'crawl' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'craulen', where 'craule' meant 'to move slowly'.
Historical Evolution
'craule' transformed into the modern English word 'crawl'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move slowly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
moving slowly on hands and knees or with the body close to the ground.
The baby is crawling across the floor.
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Verb 2
present participle form of 'crawl'.
The spider is crawling up the wall.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39