HUNKER Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word hunker. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for HUNKER
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crouch | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body verb • bend one's back forward from the waist on down • sit on one's heels | ||||||||
squat | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles • a small worthless amount • the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels adjective satellite • short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature • having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground verb • sit on one's heels • be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide • occupy (a dwelling) illegally • to perform the squat weightlifting exercise | ||||||||
huddle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (informal) a quick private conference • a disorganized and densely packed crowd verb • crowd or draw together • crouch or curl up | ||||||||
hunch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an impression that something might be the case • the act of bending yourself into a humped position verb • round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward | ||||||||
nestle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace verb • move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position • lie in a sheltered position • position comfortably | ||||||||
lie | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth • Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968) • position or manner in which something is situated verb • be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position • be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position • originate (in) • be and remain in a particular state or condition • tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive • have a place in relation to something else • assume a reclining position | ||||||||
scrunch | verbv | |||||||
noun • a crunching noise verb • make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants • sit on one's heels • make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic | ||||||||
hunker down | verbv | |||||||
verb • sit on one's heels • take shelter • hold stubbornly to a position | ||||||||
scrunch up | verbv | |||||||
verb • sit on one's heels • make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic |