English noun: huddle | |||
1. | huddle (communication) (informal) a quick private conference | ||
Synonyms | powwow | ||
Broader (hypernym) | conference, group discussion | ||
Member holonym | huddler | ||
Domain usage | colloquialism | ||
2. | huddle (group) a disorganized and densely packed crowd | ||
Samples | A huddle of frightened women. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | crowd | ||
Member holonym | huddler | ||
English verb: huddle | |||
1. | huddle (motion) crowd or draw together | ||
Samples | Let's huddle together--it's cold!. | ||
Examples | The crowds huddle in the streets | ||
Synonyms | huddle together | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | clump, cluster, constellate, flock | ||
2. | huddle (motion) crouch or curl up | ||
Samples | They huddled outside in the rain. | ||
Synonyms | cower | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bend, bow, crouch, stoop | ||