semicrouch

English

Etymology

From semi- +‎ crouch.

Noun

semicrouch (plural semicrouches)

  1. A partial crouch.
    • 1988 June 17, Sarah Kaufman, “Momix With Shadowfax”, in Chicago Reader‎[1]:
      They swirl about in a semicrouch, coming together to form a circle with their fans.
    • 1993, Youth Baseball: A Complete Handbook‎[2], →ISBN, page 49:
      The semicrouch position allows the catcher to quickly execute a throw.
    • 2013, James Axler, Sorrow Space‎[3], →ISBN, page 14:
      The incongruous figure of Domi stood before them in a semicrouch, her nose twitching as the chamber powered up.
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