Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

crawl

[krawl] / krɔl /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The “Masters of the Universe” actor shares her passion for horror films, her fear of crawl spaces and her breakthrough role on “Mad Men.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Companies want robots that can crawl into duct spaces, identify ports and plug cables to help build the massive data centers needed for AI.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

As the Mamdani era nears its sixth month, City Hall’s search for a chief executive to run the Economic Development Corporation is moving at a crawl.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

There is nothing like having to crawl out of an overheating tent early in the morning after a long night in search of some cool air.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Her limbs were stiff from sleeping on the ground, and she could not crawl as fast as she had the night before.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "crawl" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com