26984 words

huddle

7 definitions • 10 examples
1
to come close together in a group, for example because it is cold:

Examples:

huddle together It was so cold that we huddled together for warmth.
2
to sit or stand in a bent position with your arms and legs close to your body, especially because of cold or fear:

Examples:

huddle (up) Sophie was so frightened by the noise of the fireworks that she huddled (up) in a corner of the room.
3
to discuss something privately in a small group:

Examples:

huddle with After huddling with advisors, the president gave a speech.
We spoke to Democratic lawmakers who are huddling on this issue on Capitol Hill tonight.
4
a small group of people or things that are close together:

Examples:

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.
5
to get into a group in order to talk secretly:

Examples:

The judges went into a huddle to decide the winner.
6
a group formed by the members of a sports team in order to have a discussion, before they separate and continue to play:

Examples:

I called a huddle and said, "We're going to do something different this time."
7
to come close together in a group, or to hold your arms and legs close to your body, esp. because of cold or fear:

Examples:

Everyone huddled around the fire to keep warm.

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