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- DictionaryHud·dle/ˈhəd(ə)l/
verb
- 1. crowd together; nestle closely: "they huddled together for warmth"
noun
- 1. a crowded or confused mass of people or things: "a huddle of barns and outbuildings"
noun [ C ] us / ˈhʌd. ə l / uk / ˈhʌd. ə l /. a small group of people or things that are close together: in a huddle A small group of people stood in a huddle at the bus stop. huddle of The campsite comprises a huddle of tents on a bend in the river. go/get into a huddle.
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.
1. A densely packed group or crowd, as of people or animals. 2. Football A brief gathering of a team's players behind the line of scrimmage to receive instructions for the next play. 3. A small private conference or meeting. v. hud·dled, hud·dling, hud·dles. v.intr. 1. To crowd together, as from cold or fear. 2.
4 days ago · 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. American English : huddle / ˈhʌdəl /
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.
Check pronunciation: huddle. Definition of huddle verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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
