— hutlike , adj.
/hut/ , n. , v. , hutted, hutting .
n.
1. a small or humble dwelling of simple construction, esp. one made of natural materials, as of logs or grass.
2. a simple roofed shelter, often with one or two sides left open.
3. Mil. a wooden or metal structure for the temporary housing of troops.
v.t.
4. to furnish with a hut as temporary housing; billet.
v.i.
5. to lodge or take a shelter in a hut.
[ 1645-55; hutte hutta, OHG hutt ( e ) a hudja; akin to HIDE 1 ]
Syn. 1. shed, hovel.