huddle
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verb \ˈhə-dəl\hud·dledhud·dling \ˈhəd-liŋ, ˈhə-dəl-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-dəl-ər\ noun
See Examples of HUDDLE
- We huddled around the campfire.
- The sheep huddled together for warmth.
- The students huddled over their desks.
- 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
2huddle
nounDefinition of HUDDLE
1
: a close-packed group : bunch <huddles of children> <a huddle of cottages>
2
a : meeting, conference b : a brief gathering of football players away from the line of scrimmage to receive instructions (as from the quarterback) for the next down
Examples of HUDDLE
- sheep standing in a huddle
- The boss is in a huddle with the marketing director.
- The quarterback called the offense into a huddle.
First Known Use of HUDDLE
1586
Related to HUDDLE
- Synonyms
- assembly, congress, convention, convocation, council, gathering, get-together, meeting, powwow
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