hunkered

[US]/ˈhʌŋkəd/
[UK]/ˈhʌŋkərd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to crouch down

Phrases & Collocations

hunkered down

hunkered over

hunkered close

hunkered low

hunkered together

hunkered down tight

hunkered in

hunkered back

hunkered against

hunkered up

Example Sentences

during the storm, we hunkered down in the basement.

the soldiers hunkered behind the wall for cover.

as the wind howled, they hunkered together for warmth.

we hunkered down with our books during the long flight.

in the face of danger, she hunkered down and stayed calm.

the children hunkered in their fort made of blankets.

they hunkered down to discuss their strategy for the game.

as the rain poured, we hunkered under the awning.

the dog hunkered down in its bed during the thunderstorm.

they hunkered down to avoid being seen by the enemy.

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