Huddle

Quick meaning: Huddle is a noun meaning A small group of individuals in very close proximity to one another.

Meaning

A small group of individuals in very close proximity to one another.

More Meanings

1. (bridge) A hesitation during play to think about one's next move.
2. (intransitive) To crowd together.
3. To get together and discuss a topic.
4. (intransitive, American football) To form a huddle.
5. (transitive) To crowd (things) together; to mingle confusedly; to assemble without order or system.
6. (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.
7. (obsolete) A dense and disorderly crowd.

Example Sentences

Huddle up a peace.

The sheep huddled together seeking warmth.

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

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

Word Forms

• huddles
• huddling
• huddled

Synonyms for huddle

Depending on context, synonyms include cower, powwow.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cower, powwow, crowd, scramble, melee, shuffle.

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