Cool MateMeaning of Crawling
Moving forward on your hands and knees.
In simple words: Moving on your hands and knees
Crawling in a sentence
- The baby is crawling across the floor.
- The injured dog was crawling to its owner for help.
- He felt like he was crawling through mud during the race.
- She was crawling under the table to retrieve her toy.
- Crawling is the first step in a baby’s development.
How to use Crawling
Used for describing the movement of babies or specific animals; can be informal when talking about slow progress.
Grammar pattern
crawl + object
Memory hint
Imagine a baby crawling on the floor, moving slowly but surely.
Related words
Collocations with Crawling
- slow crawling
- baby crawling
- crawling speed
- crawling motion
- crawling over
Common mistakes with Crawling
- Confusing 'crawl' with 'crawling' in terms of tense.
- Using 'crawling' to describe walking instead of its intended meaning.
- Misusing 'crawl' as a synonym for 'creep' in inappropriate contexts.
Crawling appears in
Crawling in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الزحف
التحرك على اليدين والركبتين
- Bengaliবাংলা
হামাগুড়ি দেওয়া
হাঁটু আর হাত দিয়ে সামনে যাওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Krabbeln
Sich auf Händen und Knien bewegen
- SpanishEspañol
Gatear
Moverse a cuatro patas
- Persianفارسی
چهار دست و پا رفتن
حرکت با دستان و زانوها
- FrenchFrançais
Ramper
Se déplacer à quatre pattes
- Hindiहिन्दी
घिसट कर चलना
हाथों और घुटनों के बल चलना
- ItalianItaliano
Strisciare
Muoversi a quattro zampe
- PortuguesePortuguês
Engatinhar
Mover-se de gatas
- RussianРусский
Ползание
Двигаться на четвереньках
- Urduاردو
رینگنا، چارپایان، چارپایان
ہاتھوں اور گھٹنوں کے بل چلنا
- Chinese中文
爬行
手脚着地移动
More words like Crawling
- Move
- Creep
- SecretA2
known about by only a few people; kept hidden from others
- OrganizationA2
a group of people who form a business, club, etc. together in order to achieve a particular aim
- TruthB1
the true facts about something, rather than the things that have been invented or guessed
- Hiding the truth
Not revealing the true facts about something.
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Frequently asked questions about Crawling
What does Crawling mean?
Moving on your hands and knees
What is the definition of Crawling?
Moving forward on your hands and knees.
How do you use Crawling in a sentence?
The baby is crawling across the floor.
Can you give another example of Crawling?
The injured dog was crawling to its owner for help.
What are synonyms for Crawling?
Common alternatives include move, slither, creep, grovel, slink.
What is the opposite of Crawling?
Opposite meanings include running, walking.
What words go with Crawling?
It commonly pairs with slow crawling, baby crawling, crawling speed, crawling motion, crawling over.
What are common mistakes when using Crawling?
Confusing 'crawl' with 'crawling' in terms of tense. Using 'crawling' to describe walking instead of its intended meaning. Misusing 'crawl' as a synonym for 'creep' in inappropriate contexts.
How do you pronounce Crawling?
US: //ˈkrɔlɪŋ//, UK: //ˈkrɔːlɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Crawling?
Used for describing the movement of babies or specific animals; can be informal when talking about slow progress.