First Known Use: 1579
Dictionary
1huddle
verb hud·dle \ˈhə-dəl\
: 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
hud·dledhud·dling \ˈhəd-liŋ, ˈhə-dəl-iŋ\
Full Definition of HUDDLE
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-dəl-ər\ noun
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Origin of HUDDLE
probably from or akin to Middle English hoderen to huddle
2huddle
noun
: a group of people or things that are close to each other
: a private discussion or meeting
American football : a group of players who have gathered away from the line of scrimmage for a short time to hear instructions for the next play
Full Definition of HUDDLE
1
: a close-packed group : bunch <huddles of children> <a huddle of cottages>
2
a : meeting, conference b : a brief gathering of football players away from the line of scrimmage to receive instructions (as from the quarterback) for the next down
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First Known Use of HUDDLE
1586
Related to HUDDLE
- Synonyms
- assembly, congress, convention, convocation, council, gathering, get-together, meeting, powwow
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HUDDLE Defined for Kids
1huddle
verb hud·dle \ˈhə-dəl\
hud·dledhud·dling
Definition of HUDDLE for Kids
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
2huddle
noun
Definition of HUDDLE for Kids
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
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