Huddled: meaning, definitions and examples

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huddled

 

[ หˆhสŒdษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

group closeness

To huddle means to gather closely together, often for warmth or protection. This term is frequently used to describe a group of people or animals that come together, typically in a compact formation. Huddling can convey a sense of comfort or safety, as the individuals seek to minimize exposure to harsh conditions. It can also imply secrecy or intimacy, as those huddled together may share private conversations or thoughts.

Synonyms

cluster, crowd, gather, snuggle

Examples of usage

  • The children huddled together under the blanket.
  • As the storm approached, the hikers huddled to keep warm.
  • We huddled around the campfire to stay warm on the chilly night.

Translations

Translations of the word "huddled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agachado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅเคšเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geduckt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkumpul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะณะพั€ะฝัƒั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skulony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏ„ใ‚ŠๆทปใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entassรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acurrucado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑvrฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›…ํฌ๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุฌู…ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ shoukanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zohรฝbanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่œท็ผฉ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sklonjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krรฝndur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑัˆะฐา›ั‚ะฐัา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒฌแƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yฤฑฤŸฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acurrucado

Etymology

The word 'huddle' originates from the Middle English term 'huddel', which signifies to cover or cloak. Its etymology can be traced further back to the Old Norse word 'huddla', meaning to conceal or hide. As language evolved, the meaning of 'huddle' shifted from a focus on concealment to the act of forming a close-knit group, emphasizing the gathering aspect. This transition reflects a social dynamic where individuals seek comfort and warmth in numbers, particularly in adverse conditions. By the late 19th century, 'huddle' was widely used in various contexts, including sports to describe players coming together for strategy discussions, which showcased its versatility in modern usage.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,496, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.