To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.
To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.
A bent or stooped position.
To twist or contort (the body, face, etc.).
Distortion.
Deviating from the right direction; misdirected; out of place.
Turned away, contorted (of the face or body).
Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.
Twisted, bent, crooked.