hun
ker
Third Person
hunkers
Present Participle
hunkering
Past Tense
hunkered
Past Participle
hunkered
1
to squat down low, or sit on one's haunches in a relaxed or stable position
- The children hunkered down in the grass to observe the tiny insects crawling beneath them.
- As the rain started, the hiker hunkered under a tree to stay dry.
- During the campfire, everyone hunkered around to enjoy the warmth and share stories.
- To examine the tracks closely, the tracker hunkered down on the forest floor.
- The baseball catcher hunkered behind the plate, ready for the pitcher's throw.
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