Huddle

/ˈhʌd.əl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a closely packed group of people or things.

The huddle of fans cheered loudly as the team scored.

a grouping of players on the field, typically to discuss a play.

The quarterback called a huddle to relay the next play to the team.

verb

to gather closely together, especially for comfort or to discuss something.

The players huddled together to discuss their strategy before the final play.

to crouch or curl oneself up closely.

She huddled under the blanket to stay warm on the cold night.

Middle English 'hudlen', probably from a Scandinavian source.

huddle together

To gather closely in a group for warmth or privacy.

huddle up

To come together and discuss an issue or plan.

in a huddle

In a close group discussing something privately.

cluster

A group of similar things or people positioned closely together.

gather

To come together; to assemble.

congregate

To come together in a group.

Huddle as a group for sports strategy.

Before the game, the team had a quick huddle.

To crowd together socially.

After the concert, everyone huddled near the exit.