huddle

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hud·dle ˈhə-dᵊl How to pronounce huddle (audio)

huddled; huddling ˈhəd-liŋ How to pronounce huddle (audio)

ˈhə-dᵊl-iŋ

transitive verb

British : to arrange carelessly or hurriedly

the solemnities had to be huddled through at express speed

Manchester Examiner

: to crowd together

Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, yearning to breathe free …

Emma Lazarus

: to draw (oneself) together : crouch

People were huddled around their radios.

: to wrap oneself closely in

huddled her coat around her

intransitive verb

: to gather in a close-packed group

They huddled around the campfire.

: to curl up : crouch

Students huddled over their desks.

: to hold a consultation

huddled to discuss the proposal

football : to gather away from the line of scrimmage to receive instructions (as from the quarterback) for the next down (see down entry 5 sense 3b) : to gather in a huddle (see huddle entry 2 sense 2b)

huddler

ˈhəd-lər

ˈhə-dᵊl-ər

noun

Example Sentences

Verb 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. Noun sheep standing in a huddle The boss is in a huddle with the marketing director. The quarterback called the offense into a huddle. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

World-War-II era buildings still huddle close to high-tech factories.

Lisa Hammersly, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2022 And then there were the drills: A lockdown would be announced, and the class would huddle together in the dark, completely silent.

Dakin Andone, CNN, 26 June 2022 Nevertheless, Democrats will huddle Thursday for a special caucus lunch centered on the issue of reproductive health.

Ali Vitali, NBC News, 23 June 2022 Parents huddle in shelters, clutching their children only to suffocate from deadly carbon monoxide emanating from the fires.

Bob Carden, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 And hundreds of millions of people across the globe have had to huddle indoors, away from work, to avoid heat stroke and to keep the electrical grid from crashing.

Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2022 Ultimately, the coaches huddle with the quarterback after each series and go over the calls.

Karen Guregian, Hartford Courant, 22 Aug. 2022 As fall dips into winter, the little mammals huddle into caves, trees, and mines, folding up their wings and hanging feet over head.

Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 9 Aug. 2022 For instance, student activists, Azpúrua recalled, would huddle inside a room to plan an upcoming protest — telling each other the location but pinpointing a different one in their texts.

María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 28 June 2022

Noun

In the preseason opener against the Chiefs, Getsy was thrilled with how smooth the Bears’ operation was, with clean play calls in the huddle, proper motions and no pre-snap malfunctions.

Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Taking the reins for the Notre Dame offense will be QB Tyler Buchner, who has more agility than last year’s starter Jack Coan but should also continue to benefit from having TE Michael Mayer in the huddle.

Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2022 But his demeanor in the huddle is a strength, leadership is a strength.

Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 The cadence in the huddle, say, or the body language on the sideline.

Shawn Windsor, USA TODAY, 31 July 2022 With James out, Tranquill and veteran Kyle Van Noy have been calling the defensive signals in the huddle.

Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2022 After practicing for 100 minutes under an increasingly scorching sun midday Friday, the Beavers end practice with a team huddle.

oregonlive, 5 Aug. 2022 Thirteen Lives shows a huddle of bicycles, hurriedly deposited along the metal fence leading into Tham Luang Nang Non cave in northern Thailand.

Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 July 2022 About an hour drive from downtown, the entrance to the track sits in a little huddle of buildings that include a shower and toilet block, a small supermarket and a bike shop that rents out tired but serviceable carbon racing bikes by the hour.

Barry Neild, CNN, 14 July 2022 See More

单词	huddle
释义	huddle 1 of 2 verb hud·dle ˈhə-dᵊl huddled; huddling ˈhəd-liŋ ˈhə-dᵊl-iŋ transitive verb 1 British : to arrange carelessly or hurriedly the solemnities had to be huddled through at express speed Manchester Examiner 2 a : to crowd together Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, yearning to breathe free … Emma Lazarus b : to draw (oneself) together : crouch People were huddled around their radios. 3 : to wrap oneself closely in huddled her coat around her intransitive verb 1 a : to gather in a close-packed group They huddled around the campfire. b : to curl up : crouch Students huddled over their desks. 2 a : to hold a consultation huddled to discuss the proposal b football : to gather away from the line of scrimmage to receive instructions (as from the quarterback) for the next down (see down entry 5 sense 3b) : to gather in a huddle (see huddle entry 2 sense 2b) huddler ˈhəd-lər ˈhə-dᵊl-ər noun huddle 2 of 2 noun 1 : a close-packed group : bunch huddles of children a huddle of cottages 2 a : meeting, conference The boss is in a huddle with the marketing director. b football : a brief gathering of players away from the line of scrimmage to receive instructions (as from the quarterback) for the next down (see down entry 5 sense 3b) Synonyms Verb bunch cluster crowd pile press Noun assembly congress convention convocation council gathering get-together meeting See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb 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. Noun sheep standing in a huddle The boss is in a huddle with the marketing director. The quarterback called the offense into a huddle. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb World-War-II era buildings still huddle close to high-tech factories. Lisa Hammersly, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2022 And then there were the drills: A lockdown would be announced, and the class would huddle together in the dark, completely silent. Dakin Andone, CNN, 26 June 2022 Nevertheless, Democrats will huddle Thursday for a special caucus lunch centered on the issue of reproductive health. Ali Vitali, NBC News, 23 June 2022 Parents huddle in shelters, clutching their children only to suffocate from deadly carbon monoxide emanating from the fires. Bob Carden, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 And hundreds of millions of people across the globe have had to huddle indoors, away from work, to avoid heat stroke and to keep the electrical grid from crashing. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2022 Ultimately, the coaches huddle with the quarterback after each series and go over the calls. Karen Guregian, Hartford Courant, 22 Aug. 2022 As fall dips into winter, the little mammals huddle into caves, trees, and mines, folding up their wings and hanging feet over head. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 9 Aug. 2022 For instance, student activists, Azpúrua recalled, would huddle inside a room to plan an upcoming protest — telling each other the location but pinpointing a different one in their texts. María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 28 June 2022 Noun In the preseason opener against the Chiefs, Getsy was thrilled with how smooth the Bears’ operation was, with clean play calls in the huddle, proper motions and no pre-snap malfunctions. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Taking the reins for the Notre Dame offense will be QB Tyler Buchner, who has more agility than last year’s starter Jack Coan but should also continue to benefit from having TE Michael Mayer in the huddle. Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2022 But his demeanor in the huddle is a strength, leadership is a strength. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 The cadence in the huddle, say, or the body language on the sideline. Shawn Windsor, USA TODAY, 31 July 2022 With James out, Tranquill and veteran Kyle Van Noy have been calling the defensive signals in the huddle. Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2022 After practicing for 100 minutes under an increasingly scorching sun midday Friday, the Beavers end practice with a team huddle. oregonlive, 5 Aug. 2022 Thirteen Lives shows a huddle of bicycles, hurriedly deposited along the metal fence leading into Tham Luang Nang Non cave in northern Thailand. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 July 2022 About an hour drive from downtown, the entrance to the track sits in a little huddle of buildings that include a shower and toilet block, a small supermarket and a bike shop that rents out tired but serviceable carbon racing bikes by the hour. Barry Neild, CNN, 14 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun probably from or akin to Middle English hoderen to huddle First Known Use Verb 1579, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition huddle 1 of 2 verb hud·dle ˈhə-dᵊl huddled; huddling 1 : to crowd, push, or pile together People huddled in a doorway until the rain stopped. 2 : to get together to talk something over 3 : to sit or lie in a curled or bent position huddle 2 of 2 noun 1 : a closely packed group Sheep stood in a huddle. 2 : a private meeting or conference 3 : a brief gathering of football players to hear instructions for the next play huddle 1 of 2 noun 1 as in meeting a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose after an all-night huddle, the state legislature finally approved a budget for the coming year Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance meeting gathering conclave assembly convention conference get-together congress council convocation synod rally caucus workshop symposium session clinic conversation summit discussion talk seminar demonstration dialogue cabinet roundtable interview negotiation discourse forum confab audience parley dialog palaver round-robin 2 as in cluster a number of things considered as a unit saw a huddle of tents that turned out to be a Scout encampment Synonyms & Similar Words cluster group batch bunch grouping set collection clump assemblage array clutch suite lot bank package block battery constellation band mixture series assortment variety muster jumble passel clot knot aggregation parcel the whole kit and caboodle aggregate accumulation run conglomeration suit hodgepodge agglomeration miscellany cycle sundries odds and ends Antonyms & Near Antonyms unit entity item single 3 as in group a usually small number of persons considered as a unit in the lobby during intermission huddles of theatergoers were excitedly discussing the play Synonyms & Similar Words group grouping batch cluster bunch band team lot clutch gathering collective crew platoon circle crop party battery battalion consort organization array posse squadron brigade body round school passel boodle gang congregation assembly clique knot constellation coterie parcel clan the whole kit and caboodle set phalanx ring task force league guild fellowship gild sect muster federation union faction coalition covey confederacy bloc brood alliance confederation outfit order bevy Antonyms & Near Antonyms individual single huddle 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to crowd to gather into a closely packed group the puppies huddled together to keep warm Synonyms & Similar Words crowd pile swarm cluster hug flock assemble press throng bunch congregate converge herd surround convene mob concentrate forgather encircle collect concenter conglomerate embrace foregather Antonyms & Near Antonyms disperse split (up) break up disband 2 as in to crouch to lie low with the limbs close to the body huddled under her bed during a game of hide-and-seek Synonyms & Similar Words crouch squat couch hunch curl up scrunch squinch hunker (down)
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