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   hud·dle

   /ˈhəd(ə)l/

   verb

   • 1. crowd together; nestle closely: "they huddled together for warmth" Similar crowdgatherthrongflockherdpilebunchclustercollectgroupcongregatepresspacksqueezecramjamrare:foregatherOpposite disperse
   • ▪ curl one's body into a small space: "the watchman remained, huddled under his canvas shelter" Similar curl upsnugglecuddlenestlehunch upsnug downOpposite stretch out
   • ▪ draw together for an informal, private conversation: "selection committee members huddled with attorneys"
   • ▪ heap together in a disorderly manner: "a man with his clothes all huddled on anyhow"

   noun

   • 1. a crowded or confused mass of people or things: "a huddle of barns and outbuildings" Similar crowdgatheringthrongflockherdswarmpresspackclusterbunchknotbandcollectioncirclesmall groupassemblageinformal:gagglecollectiongroupclusternumbermassselectionarrayjumbleconfusionmuddleheaptanglemess
   • ▪ a small group of people holding an informal, private conversation: "they stood together in a huddle, whispering to each other" Similar consultationdiscussiondebatetalkparleymeetingconferenceinformal:confabpowwowrare:confabulation
   • ▪ a brief gathering of players during a game to receive instructions, especially in football: "he controls the huddle and the team better than anybody else"
   • ▪ confusion; bustle: "the service was performed with more harmony and less huddle than I have known it"

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the sense ‘conceal’): perhaps of Low German origin.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHUDDLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to sit or stand in a bent position with your arms and legs close to your body, especially because of cold or fear: huddle (up) Sophie was so frightened by the noise of the fireworks that she huddled (up) in a corner of the room. mainly US. to discuss something privately in a small group:

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   The meaning of HUDDLE is to arrange carelessly or hurriedly. How to use huddle in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHUDDLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HUDDLE meaning: 1. to come close together in a group, for example because it is cold: 2. to sit or stand in a bent…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHUDDLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A huddle is a small group of people or things that are standing very close together or lying on top of each other, usually in a disorganized way. We lay there: a huddle of bodies, gasping for air. [ + of] Les kept seeing Eric and Tam in a huddle and he knew they were talking about him.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › huddleHUDDLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   to gather or crowd together in a close mass. to crouch, curl up, or draw oneself together. Football. to get together in a huddle. to confer or consult; meet to discuss, exchange ideas, or make a decision.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › huddleHuddle - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   As a verb huddle means to draw people together or to crouch low or curl up. The word comes from the late 16th century, when it meant “to conceal.” That makes sense. When a burglar comes into your home, you might huddle in the closet so he'll leave without harming you.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhuddle verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of huddle verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › huddleHuddle Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Huddle Definition. hŭdl. huddled, huddles, huddling. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Verb. Pronoun. Filter. noun. huddles. A confused crowd or heap of persons or things. Webster's New World. A densely packed group or crowd, as of people or animals. American Heritage. Confusion; muddle; jumble.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHUDDLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    to move closer to other people, or to hold your arms and legs close to your body, usually because you are cold or frightened: They huddled around the fire to keep warm. huddle. noun [ C ] uk / ˈhʌdl / us. a group of people or things that are standing close together.

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    a conference, or consultation, especially a private meeting to discuss serious matters: The labor representatives have been in a huddle for two hours. confusion or disorder. See more