Definition of crouches:
(v) :
(intransitive) 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.
(v) :
(intransitive) To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.
(n) :
A bent or stooped position.
(n) :
(obsolete) A cross.
(v) :
(obsolete) To sign with the cross; bless.
(n) :
A surname.