hunker in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
HUNKER (verb): To settle in a specific place, often for shelter or to avoid attention, typically in a crouched or low position.
Sample Sentences
- The campers decided to hunker down in their tents as the storm rolled in.
- During the meeting, she chose to hunker in the corner and observe rather than participate.
- As the winds picked up, the dog instinctively hunkered close to its owner for comfort.
- In the face of adversity, the team needed to hunker together and focus on their goal.
- He hunkered over his laptop, determined to finish the project before the deadline.