Answer: couching

AnswerCrossword Clue
couchingLower (a spear) to the position for attack
couchingExpress (something) in language of a specified style
couchinga form of embroidery
couchingLay down; spread out
couching(in embroidery) Fix (a thread) to a fabric by stitching it down flat with another thread
couchingLie down
couchingTreat (a cataract) by pushing the lens of the eye downward and backward, out of line with the pupil