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huddle

/ˈhʌdəl/

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noun

A dense and disorderly crowd.

Examples :

"A huddle of students gathered outside the school after the bell rang. "

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noun

A brief meeting of all the players from one team that are on the field with the purpose of planning the following play.

Examples :

"After a strong run, the football team had a huddle to decide their next move. "

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noun

A hesitation during play to think about one's next move.

Examples :

"The basketball team called a huddle after their opponents scored, needing a moment to decide on a new strategy. "

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verb

To crowd together.

Examples :

"The sheep huddled together seeking warmth."

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verb

To curl one's legs up to the chest and keep one's arms close to the torso; to crouch; to assume a position similar to that of an embryo in the womb.

Examples :

"Because she was cold, the little girl began to huddle under her blanket. "

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verb

To get together and discuss a topic.

Examples :

"The team huddled to brainstorm ideas for the school fundraiser. "

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verb

To form a huddle.

Examples :

"The football team huddled before their next play. "

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verb

To crowd (things) together; to mingle confusedly; to assemble without order or system.

Examples :

"The students huddled together in the library, trying to study before the big exam. "

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verb

To do, make, or put, in haste or roughly; hence, to do imperfectly; usually with a following preposition or adverb (huddle on, huddle up, huddle together).

Examples :

"The students huddled together in the library, quickly copying notes from the board. "

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verb

To hesitate during play while thinking about one's next move.

Examples :

"The chess player began to huddle, staring intently at the board before finally moving his pawn. "

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adjective

Muted, as if emitted by a huddled embryo

Examples :

"The teacher's voice, muffled by the huddled students in the classroom, was barely audible. "

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