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What is another word for Crawl? – 287 Crawl Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    creep slide slink sneak slip glide move inch worm squirm wriggle twist turn stoop crouch bend kneel stoop hobble limp stumble stagger shuffle scramble grovel wriggle wiggle twist turn slither ooze seep trickle drip drop drag haul pull tug tow heave lug trudge plod slog trek hike climb clamber scramble shin clamber swarm teem swarm throng crowd flock herd surge stream flow gush spill pour crawl creep slink prowl sneak lurk skulk hide conceal ambuscade waylay lie wait sneak steal pilfer furtively.

    Meaning of Crawl

    The primary meaning of the word "Crawl" is to move slowly on hands and knees or by dragging the body along the ground.

    Definitions

    • To move slowly on hands and knees or by dragging the body along the ground
    • To move slowly and carefully, often in a careful or cautious way
    • To move with the body close to the ground, often in a sneaky or stealthy way
    • To fill or cover something, such as a surface or an area, with a large number of things
    • To feel a sensation, such as fear or excitement, that spreads through the body

    Etymology of Crawl

    The word "Crawl" originated from the Old English word "cræwl", which is related to the Old Norse word "krjala", meaning "to creep" or "to crawl"
    The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, initially to describe the movement of animals, and later to describe human movement
    Over time, the word has developed additional meanings, including the sensation of fear or excitement spreading through the body

    Example Uses

    • The baby will crawl across the floor to reach the toy
    • The hikers had to crawl through the narrow cave to reach the other side
    • The crowd began to crawl through the city streets, filling the air with music and laughter
    • Fear began to crawl up her spine as she realized she was lost
    • The insect began to crawl across the surface of the leaf

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    run sprint rush hurry speed dash dart zoom flash fly soar glide sail walk stride march pace stroll amble saunter stride leap bound jump hop skip dance prance twirl spin leap spring bound hop.

    Related Nouns

    baby infant toddler child kid youngster youth adolescent teenager insect bug worm snake reptile animal pet creature beast monster cave tunnel passage hole den lair nest burrow tunnel pipe tube duct conduit channel crawlway crawlspace attic basement floor ground surface area space room chamber cell cage pen enclosure fence wall barrier gate door window opening aperture vent hatch lid cover top roof.

    Related Verbs

    move walk run jump hop skip dance prance twirl spin leap bound spring creep slide slink sneak slip glide inch worm squirm wriggle twist turn stoop crouch bend kneel stoop hobble limp stumble stagger shuffle scramble grovel wriggle wiggle twist turn slither ooze seep trickle drip drop drag haul pull tug tow heave lug trudge plod slog trek hike climb clamber scramble shin clamber swarm teem swarm throng crowd flock herd surge stream flow gush spill pour.

    Related Adjectives

    slow slow-moving sluggish languid leisurely relaxed easy gentle soft smooth quiet stealthy sneaky furtive secret hidden concealed covered filled crowded packed jammed congested narrow tight confined restricted limited small tiny miniature little