Dictionary Word Of The Day: huddle

: to come close together in a group
: to sit or lie in a curled or bent position

: to come together to talk about something privately

 

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-d^əl-ər\ noun

Examples of HUDDLE

1. We huddled around the campfire.
2. The sheep huddled together for warmth.
3. The students huddled over their desks.
4. 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