huddle

🇺🇸 /ˈhʌdl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈhʌdl/
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intransitive verb
R

to gather closely together, usually because of cold or fear

The cold children huddle together for warmth.

R

to curl up with arms and legs close to your body, usually because of cold or fear

She began to huddle in the corner when she heard the loud noise.

R

to have a private talk in a small group

The team will huddle to plan their next move.

noun
R

a tight group of people or things close together

A small huddle of fans waited outside the stadium.

R

a meeting where players gather to hear the game plan

The coach called a huddle to explain the new strategy.

translation

vi. to gather closely together, usually because of cold or fear; to curl up with arms and legs close to your body, usually because of cold or fear; to have a private talk in a small group
n. a tight group of people or things close together; a meeting where players gather to hear the game plan

Word Forms

3rd Present huddles
Progressive huddling
Past huddled
Perfect huddled
Plural huddles