Hunker down
Hunker down verb - To lie low with the limbs close to the body.
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Synonyms for Hunker down
Perch and hunker down are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Perch" instead a verb "Hunker down".
Perch
Perch verb - To come to rest after descending from the air.
Hunker down and perch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hunker down" instead a verb "Perch".
Nearby Words: perched, perching
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