huddle
1 of 2verb/ˈhʌdl̩/
Forms:huddles,huddling,huddled,huddled
1
to gather closely, usually for privacy, protection, or discussion
- The football team huddled together to discuss their strategy.
- Cold and wet, the friends huddled around the campfire for warmth.
- The students huddled in the library for a group study session.
- Employees huddled in the conference room to brainstorm ideas.
- Fans huddled under umbrellas during the sudden rain at the outdoor event.
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2
to pull one's body close together
- She huddled under the blanket to shield herself from the cold.
- The child huddled in the corner, frightened by the thunder.
- The kittens huddled together for warmth on the chilly night.
- He huddled by the campfire to stay cozy in the evening air.
- She huddled on the couch with a book during the rainy day.
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