HUNKERING Synonyms

• having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

• the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body

• bend one's back forward from the waist on down

• sit on one's heels

• (informal) a quick private conference

• a disorganized and densely packed crowd

• crowd or draw together

• crouch or curl up

• the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body

• bend one's back forward from the waist on down

• sit on one's heels

• 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

• short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature

• having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground

• sit on one's heels

• be close to the earth, or be disproportionately wide

• occupy (a dwelling) illegally

• to perform the squat weightlifting exercise

• 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

• 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

• a crunching noise

• 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

• sit on one's heels

• take shelter

• hold stubbornly to a position

• sit on one's heels

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic