crawl
crawl · verb
Definitions
verb
- 1.
To move forward on the hands and knees or by dragging the body close to the ground.
- 2.
A slow pace or speed.
- 3.
To move very slowly.
- 4.
A swimming stroke with alternating arm movements.
- 5.
A bar crawl; visiting multiple bars in succession.
- 6.
To be covered or infested with something.
- 7.
To feel as if insects are moving over one's skin.
Phrases & expressions
- •make one's skin crawl — to cause a feeling of disgust or horror
- •pub crawl — visiting multiple pubs in one evening
- •crawl space — a narrow space under a building
Related words
Etymology
From Old Norse "krafla" meaning to claw or scratch, related to "crab" and its sideways movement.