huddle
Pronunciation:
/ˈhʌdəl/noun
Definitions
A dense and disorderly crowd.
A brief meeting of all the players from one team that are on the field with the purpose of planning the following play.
A hesitation during play to think about one's next move.
verb
Definitions
To crowd together.
Example: The sheep huddled together seeking warmth.
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.
To get together and discuss a topic.
To form a huddle.
adjective
Definitions
Muted, as if emitted by a huddled embryo