Past tense for to move forward on the hands and knees or by dragging the body close to the ground
“Max and Jack would be able to crawl under the electrified fence and slip into the forest.”
Past tense for to move very slowly (towards something)
“Our train would crawl slowly through the American countryside like a scene out of a Buster Keaton movie.”
Past tense for to act at a slow speed
“We crawl through our days paralyzed with indecision as we shuffle through life's hoops and hurdles.”
Past tense for to teem, or be overrun or overflowing with
“The hallways, after lying dormant for months, would soon crawl with students again.”
Past tense for to behave obsequiously or ingratiatingly in the hope of gaining someone's favor
“A few years ago, a representative of the Queen would have had to crawl and beg for admission to that jealous Court.”
Past tense for to go or travel somewhere in a slow or leisurely way
Past tense for to move somewhere in a slow and steady way
Past tense for to express remorse or regret
Past tense for to walk while shuffling or dragging the feet
Past tense for to lower in standing, or to bring dishonor or shame to
Past tense for to move awkwardly or with difficulty, typically in an upward direction
Past tense for to get to a location by any means of motion
Past tense for to drip or dribble down vertically (in drops)
Past tense for to move somewhere quietly or surreptitiously
Past tense for to be the site of or cause an itch
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