The act of moving slowly on hands and knees etc, or with frequent stops.

A rapid swimming stroke with alternate overarm strokes and a fluttering kick.

A very slow pace.

“My computer has slowed down to a crawl since I installed that software package.”

To creep; to move slowly on hands and knees, or by dragging the body along the ground.

“Clutching my wounded side, I crawled back to the trench.”

To move forward slowly, with frequent stops.

“The rush-hour traffic crawled around the bypass.”

To act in a servile manner.

“Don't come crawling to me with your useless apologies!”