hunkered (down) (Meaning)

hunkered (down)

to stay in a place for a period of time, to lower the body to the ground by bending the legs

The hikers hunkered down in a cave as the storm raged outside.
The students hunkered down over their books, determined to finish their assignments before the deadline.
The soldiers hunkered down in their trenches, bracing for the enemy's attack.
The squirrel hunkered down in its tree hollow, seeking shelter from the cold.
The cat hunkered down on the couch, its body tense as it watched the birds outside the window.
The campers hunkered down under the tarp, trying to stay dry during the downpour.
The construction workers hunkered down at the edge of the roof, working despite the high winds.
The athletes hunkered down on the track, preparing for the race.
The farmers hunkered down in the fields, harvesting the crops before the frost hit.
The elderly couple hunkered down in their chairs by the fireplace, enjoying the warmth and comfort of home.

to stay in a place for a period of time, to lower the body to the ground by bending the legs

crouched, huddled, couched, squatted,hunched, curled up, squinched,scrunched

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The hikers hunkered down in a cave as the storm raged outside.

The students hunkered down over their books, determined to finish their assignments before the deadline.

The soldiers hunkered down in their trenches, bracing for the enemy's attack.

The squirrel hunkered down in its tree hollow, seeking shelter from the cold.