A small, simple one-storey dwelling or shelter, often with just one room, and generally built of readily available local materials.
"The travelers spent the night in a thatched hut made from dried palm leaves near the riverbank."
In plain English: A hut is a small, basic house made from natural materials that provides just enough shelter to keep out rain and wind.
"The children played near an old wooden hut in the forest."
Usage: Use "hut" to describe a very basic, single-room structure made from local materials like wood or thatch rather than permanent brick buildings. When referring to the action of providing such shelter, remember that it is an uncommon verb form and usually appears only in specific literary contexts.
To provide (someone) with shelter in a hut.
"The missionary worked hard to build a small hut where the weary travelers could rest from their long journey."
In plain English: To hut something means to cover it with a protective layer, though this usage is rare and often confused with other words since "hut" primarily refers to a small building as a noun.
"The storm hutted our tent in the valley overnight to protect us from the wind."
Called by the quarterback to prepare the team for a play.
"The quarterback called huddle to gather his players before lining up against the opposing defense."
The word "hut" comes from Middle English and Old English words meaning "to hide." It is also related to similar terms in French and German that refer to a small shelter or cottage.