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 | ||