Synonyms for

Crawls

Verb / krɔ:lz / Another word for crawls — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'crawls' means to move forward on hands and knees or by dragging the body along the ground.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The snail crawls slowly on the ground.
  2. The caterpillar crawls up the tree trunk.
  3. The spider crawls across the ceiling.
  4. The baby crawls towards its toys.
  5. The lizard crawls into a small hole.

Quotes

  • 'One small step at a time, and eventually you'll crawl, walk, and then run.' - Mouloud Benzadi
  • 'You have to crawl before you can walk, you have to walk before you can run.' - Tony Stark
  • 'Keep moving forward, even if you have to crawl.' - Unknown

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