hunker down

hunker down 

= to squat 

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Examples

He hunkered down to look at the grasshopper on the lawn.

During the thunderstorm, we had to hunker down in the cave.

We hunkered down around the campfire, toasting sausages and chicken wings.

Reference

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hunker%20down

Here are more examples of using "hunker down":

The kids hunkered down in the grass, trying to stay hidden during their game of hide-and-seek.

The photographer hunkered down in the bushes to get a better shot of the wildlife.

Mark hunkered down to tie his shoes before the marathon began.

Some synonyms for "hunker down":

Crouch

Kneel

Squat

Bend down

Duck down

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