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US/ˈhʌd.əl/
UK/ˈhʌd.əl/
to come close together in a group, often because of cold or fear, or to talk privately
In context
The players huddled together on the pitch before the penalty shootout.
Trekkers huddled around a small fire at the mountain campsite.
We huddled under a shop awning until the storm passed.
Words that go with huddle
verb + adverb
- huddle togetherPenguins huddle together to survive the cold.
verb + preposition
- huddle aroundFans huddled around a small TV to watch the match.
- huddle underCommuters huddled under the bridge to escape the rain.
- huddle for warmthThe puppies huddled for warmth in a cardboard box.
- huddled inFamilies huddled in the school hall as the typhoon hit.