כּוֹרֵעַ
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Everyday HebrewFormsכּוֹרֵעַ / כּוֹרַעַת / כּוֹרְעִים / כּוֹרְעוֹת
MeaningTo bend your knees and get low to the ground, often on one or both knees.
HistoryThis word comes from the Bible. It was used to describe someone bending their knees to get low to the ground, like a soldier drinking from a river or a lion resting. The meaning is still the same today.
Example
He is crouching to tie his shoes.