Meaning & use
huddle
To crowd together closely, typically for warmth, protection, or privacy.
See it in a sentence
The hikers huddled under a rock ledge until the storm passed.
Employees huddled around the manager's desk to hear the surprise announcement.
A note on using this word
As a noun, a huddle can also mean a brief, informal meeting, as football players hold before a play.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
disperse
Another way to use it
2. noun
A brief, close gathering of people to talk or plan something quickly.
The coaches called a quick huddle to decide the next play.
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