a small or humble dwelling of simple construction, esp. one made of natural materials, as of logs or grass.

a simple roofed shelter, often with one or two sides left open.

Military . a wooden or metal structure for the temporary housing of troops.

to furnish with a hut as temporary housing; billet.

to lodge or take a shelter in a hut.

noun

box * , bungalow , cabana , cabin , camp , chalet , cot , cottage , crib * , den , dugout , dump * , hovel * , hutch , lean-to , lodge , log house , pigeonhole * , rathole , refuge , shack , shanty , shed , shelter , summer house , tepee , wigwam , hovel , crib , house , wickiup