ekleb

English: Translation

duck; crouch down; lower oneself quickly

English: Definition

To lower the head and body abruptly by bending the knees, waist, or torso, usually to avoid a blow, escape notice, pass beneath an obstacle, take cover, or prepare for an action. The defining movement is “downward bodily lowering”. It does not itself mean hiding, stalking, or waiting in ambush, although crouching may be used for those purposes.

Part of Speech

verb

Semantic Domain

Posture

Notes

Semantic Domain

Body actions; Posture; Defensive movement

Notes

The various forms presently listed under the entry should not be treated as separate English meanings merely because their affixes differ. Their grammatical status should be recorded in Morphology after each form has been verified.

Possible family forms requiring speaker confirmation:

omekleb
ominekleb
nagpaekleb

The earlier distinctions between “duck” and “crouch” appear largely contextual. A single core definition can cover both unless speakers identify a stable morphological contrast.

Compare

ekleb — lower the body;
le-em — hide or keep out of sight;
ipa’ — remain concealed while waiting;
ikap — approach a target stealthily.

Related Entries

le-em; ipa’; ikap

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ekleb (duck): Implies quick movement to avoid something, often by lowering the head or body.
nagpaekleb (crouched): Suggests bending or stooping, often to hide or prepare for action.
omekleb (duck down): Implies a quick, singular act of lowering oneself to avoid something.
ominekleb (crouched down): Suggests a singular act of bending or stooping, often to hide or avoid detection.

Boie'nen (Old Buhi Language)

ekleb