Crawled

The past tense of the verb 'crawl,' which primarily means to move slowly on hands and knees or by dragging the body along the ground. It can also describe a slow, laborious progression, a creeping sensation, or the movement of certain objects. It implies a lack of upright posture, a low position, and often a struggle or effort involved in the movement. Figuratively, 'crawled' can describe a feeling of unease or something that spreads slowly and insidiously.

Crawled meaning with examples

• The baby crawled across the living room floor, leaving a trail of toys in its wake. It was his first attempt at independent mobility, and a proud moment for the parents. He reached a book, gumming it excitedly. The sun shone in as the baby crawled under the coffee table for safety.
• Injured after the explosion, the soldier crawled to safety across the battlefield, each movement agonizing. The smoke blurred everything ahead. He had to make it as quickly as possible to the medics. He kept crawling. The image of his friends kept repeating, spurring him on.
• The ivy crawled up the side of the ancient stone wall, slowly enveloping it in a blanket of green. Slowly the walls began to disappear under the plant. The walls slowly began to crack. The dampness began to take root. There was no stopping nature and the ivy's path.
• Fear crawled up her spine as she heard the floorboards creak in the empty house, followed by the ominous whispering. The house was dark. The sounds were ominous. She wished she had not stayed the night alone. The sense of doom became overpowering.
• The traffic crawled along the highway during rush hour; a gridlock of cars and frustrated drivers. It seemed like hours. Everyone was slowly creeping forward. There was no end in sight. The drivers continued to hope they would reach their destination quickly.