Synonyms for Crawl
Definition of crawl
noun
- a very slow movement; "the traffic advanced at a crawl"
- a swimming stroke; arms are moved alternately overhead accompanied by a flutter kick
- a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body; "a crawl was all that the injured man could manage"; "the traffic moved at a creep"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "crawl"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like cower, crawling, creep can replace "crawl" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 7 alternatives available, "crawl" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Crawl" in song lyrics
See how crawl is used in real songs:
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"It felt like my skin had started to crawl"
2 Live Crew — Baby Baby Please (Just a Little More Head) -
"The humming of the machinery running toward them crawl"
Aesop Rock — Facemelter * -
"Shaking like magic eight balls pausing to watch the vapors crawl"
Aesop Rock — 89.9FM Nighttrain Promo