Definition of crawl

crawl

• the scrolling text at the bottom of a TV broadcast, popular on news channels.

  Last edited on Nov 05 2001. Submitted by Joanna S. from Wabash, IN 46992, USA on Nov 05 2001.

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pub crawl	Definitions include: an event in which a group visits many drinking establishments, usually as a pre-planned activity.

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