huddle

Meanings

• Noun

  A close group gathering of people or animals for warmth, protection, or consultation.

  - "The team huddled around their coach before the big game."
  - "The animals huddled together for warmth during the winter storm."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhʌdəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780154"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with huddle
muddle , riddle , puddle , bundle

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Variants

List of all variants of huddle that leads to same result
huddle , huddled , huddler , huddlers , huddles , huddling

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Etymology

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From Middle English huddelen, to crowd together, from Old Norse huddra, to press.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'huddle' is also used in meteorology to describe a group of clouds that form around a low-pressure system.

2. The largest recorded huddle involved over 10,000 people in India in 2011.

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Related Concepts

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1. Huddle Formation: A defensive formation used in American football where all players line up close together to prevent the opposing team from advancing.

2. Huddle House: A popular American diner chain known for its Southern-style breakfast dishes and 24-hour service.

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Culture

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In sports, a huddle is a common practice where team members gather together to discuss strategy or provide motivation before a competition. In literature, the term 'huddle' can also refer to a group of people seeking refuge or protection.

How to Memorize "huddle"

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   - Imagine a group of people or animals huddled together for warmth or protection.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'huddle' with the image of a close-knit group.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'huddle' as a term for a 'huddled' group of people or animals.

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