Hunker down
Hunker down verb - To lie low with the limbs close to the body.
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Roost and hunker down are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Roost" instead a verb "Hunker down".
Roost
Roost verb - To come to rest after descending from the air.
Hunker down and roost are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hunker down" instead a verb "Roost".
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