Hunker down
Hunker down verb - To lie low with the limbs close to the body.
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Synonyms for Hunker down
Snug and hunker down are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Snug" instead a verb "Hunker down".
Snug
Snug verb - To sit or recline comfortably or cozily.
Usage example: the farmhand snugged down in the hay and proceeded to go to sleep
Hunker down and snug are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hunker down" instead a verb "Snug".
Nearby Word: snugly
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