to gather or crowd together in a close mass.

to crouch, curl up, or draw oneself together.

Football . to get together in a huddle.

to confer or consult; meet to discuss, exchange ideas, or make a decision.

to heap or crowd together closely.

to draw (oneself) closely together, as in crouching; nestle (often fol. by up ).

Chiefly British . to do hastily and carelessly (often fol. by up, over, or together ).

to put on (clothes) with careless haste (often fol. by on ).

a closely gathered group, mass, or heap; bunch.

Football . a gathering of the offensive team in a close circle or line behind the line of scrimmage for instructions, signals, etc., from the team captain or quarterback, usually held before each offensive play.

a conference, or consultation, esp. a private meeting to discuss serious matters

The labor representatives have been in a huddle for two hours.

confusion or disorder.

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bunch , chaos , cluster , clutter , confab , conference , confusion , disarray , discussion , disorder , gathering , group , heap , jumble , mass , meeting , mess * , muddle

verb

bunch , cluster , confer , consult , converge , crouch , crowd , cuddle , curl up , draw together , flock , gather , herd , hug , hunch up , mass , nestle , parley , powwow * , press , press close , snuggle , throng , hunch , hunker , squat , assemble , conference , confusion , discussion , embrace , group , hurry , jumble , meeting , mingle , scrunch