Huddle

/ˈhʌdəl/ · noun

Meaning

(obsolete) A dense and disorderly crowd..

Definitions by Sense

1. (obsolete) A dense and disorderly crowd.
2. A small group of individuals in very close proximity to one another.
3. (bridge) A hesitation during play to think about one's next move.
4. (intransitive) To crowd together.
5. (intransitive) To curl one's legs up to the chest and keep one's arms close to the torso; to crouch; to assume a position similar to that of an embryo in the womb.
6. To get together and discuss a topic.
7. (intransitive, American football) To form a huddle.
8. (transitive) To crowd (things) together; to mingle confusedly; to assemble without order or system.

Example Sentences

It’s about as riveting as listening to a huddle of ents discuss the finer points of deciduous shedding.

The sheep huddled together seeking warmth.

During all these operations the apes who had entered sat huddled near the door watching their chief, while those outside strained and crowded to catch a glimpse of what transpired within.

Just south of Wamphray station they overtook the runaway. The dim figure of Mitchell could be seen sitting huddled behind the stormboard. They shouted and whistled. He paid no attention.

George Hirsch, chairman of the board of Road Runners, said officials huddled all day Friday, hoping to devise an alternate race. They considered replacing the marathon with a race that would comprise the final 10 miles of marathon, starting at the base of the Queensboro 59th Street Bridge on the Manhattan side. But that was not deemed plausible, Mr. Hirsch said.

Our adversary, huddling several suppositions together,[…]makes a medley and confusion.

Huddle up a peace.

Let him forecast his work with timely care, / Which else is huddled when the skies are fair.

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• huddles
• huddling
• huddled

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