hunched

• يصف وضعية تكون فيها الظهر والكتفان منحنيين إلى الأمام، وغالبًا بسبب البرد أو التقدم في السن أو التركيز.

Describes a posture where the back and shoulders are curved forward, often due to cold, age, or concentration.

1. Bent over or curvedB1formal

   Having the back and shoulders bent forward, often due to age, fatigue, or poor posture.

   مُحْدَوْدِب

   • The old man walked with a hunched back.
   • She sat hunched over her desk for hours.
   • He was hunched against the cold wind.

   المرادفاتbentcurvedroundedstooped

   الأضدادerectstraightupright

2. Crouched or drawn togetherB1informal

   To be in a position where the body is pulled in tightly, often for protection or warmth.

   منحني الجسم

   • The cat was hunched in the corner, ready to pounce.
   • They were hunched together under the blanket.
   • He hunched his shoulders against the rain.

   المرادفاتbentcurledhuddledstooped

   الأضدادerectupright

• فعل يدل على الانحناء أو اتخاذ وضعية مقوسة أو محدبة، وغالبًا مع رفع الكتفين وخفض الرأس. ومن معانيه أيضًا التجهم أو العبوس، أو الدفع بحركة مفاجئة.

A verb used to indicate the act of bending or drawing oneself into a curved or rounded posture, often with the shoulders raised and the head lowered.

1. Bend forwardB1formal

   To bend or arch the back and shoulders forward, often due to cold, discomfort, or habit.

   انحناء الظهر

   • He hunched his shoulders against the cold wind.
   • She hunched over her desk while studying.
   • The old man hunched forward as he walked.

   المرادفاتarchbowcrouchcurvehumphunkerstoop

   الأضدادstraightenstretch

2. Assume a crouched positionB1formal

   To sit or stand with the back curved and shoulders raised.

   التقوس

   • The cat hunched down before pouncing.
   • He hunched in the corner to avoid being seen.
   • They hunched together to stay warm.

   المرادفاتbendcrouchhuddlehunkersquatstoop

   الأضدادextendstraightenstretchunbend

الصيغ المركّبةhunch over