huddle

¹hud·dle

verb \ˈhə-d^əl\

hud·dledhud·dling\ˈhəd-liŋ, ˈhə-d^əl-iŋ\

Definition of HUDDLE

transitive verb

1

British : to arrange carelessly or hurriedly

2

a : to crowd together b : to draw (oneself) together : crouch

3

: to wrap closely in (as clothes)

intransitive verb

1

a : to gather in a close-packed group b : to curl up : crouch

2

a : to hold a consultation b : to gather in a huddle in football

— hud·dler \ˈhəd-lər, ˈhə-d^əl-ər\ noun

Examples of HUDDLE

1. We huddled around the campfire.
2. The sheep huddled together for warmth.
3. The students huddled over their desks.
4. Union representatives are huddling to discuss the proposal.

Origin of HUDDLE

probably from or akin to Middle English hoderen to huddle

First Known Use: 1579

Related to HUDDLE

Synonyms: bunch, cluster, crowd, ²press, pile

Related Words: assemble, collect, concenter, concentrate, conglomerate, congregate, convene, converge, flock, forgather (or foregather), herd, swarm, throng; encircle, mob, surround; embrace, hug

Near Antonyms: break up, disband, disperse, split (up)

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Rhymes with HUDDLE

cuddle, fuddle, muddle, puddle, ruddle