huddle
huddle Lexical Profile
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• verb
To crowd closely together, especially from cold or fear, or to hold a private discussion.
"The penguins began to huddle together to conserve body heat during the blizzard."
To curl one's body and limbs into a tight, compact position.
"She chose to huddle under a thick wool blanket with a cup of hot tea."
• noun
A crowded or confused mass of people or things gathered closely together.
"The hikers stood in a tight huddle to shield themselves from the freezing wind."
A brief gathering of players on a sports field, or a short, informal meeting among colleagues, to receive instructions or discuss strategy.
"The quarterback called a quick huddle to explain the next play to his teammates."
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Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the late 16th century, probably from a Low German dialect word meaning 'to cover up' or 'to conceal', related to the Germanic root of 'hide'.