Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To move slowly with the body close to the ground, often on hands and knees; or to progress sluggishly in a specified direction.
Crawl
/krɔːl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The baby is learning to crawl.The spider will crawl up the wall soon.
Etymology:
Derived from Middle English crawlen, from Old Norse krafla, which is related to krapla (to creep) possibly reflecting its Scandinavian origins.
Usage Statistics:
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