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huddle

The correct spelling is huddle.

How to pronounce huddle

/ˈhʌdəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈhʌdəl/

Say it like: Hud-dle

The correct spelling is huddle. A dense and disorderly crowd. For example: "The sheep huddled together seeking warmth."

Usage Examples

The sheep huddled together seeking warmth.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A dense and disorderly crowd.
  2. 2.A brief meeting of all the players from one team that are on the field with the purpose of planning the following play.
  3. 3.A hesitation during play to think about one's next move.

verb

  1. 1.To crowd together.
  2. 2.To curl one's legs up to the chest and keep one's arms close to the torso; to crouch; to assume a position similar to that of an embryo in the womb.
  3. 3.To get together and discuss a topic.
  4. 4.To form a huddle.
  5. 5.To crowd (things) together; to mingle confusedly; to assemble without order or system.

adjective

  1. 1.Muted, as if emitted by a huddled embryo

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