huddle
Translation
to huddle, to crowd together, to curl up
Examples
The penguins huddle together for warmth.
The penguins huddle together for warmth.
They huddled around the small fire.
They huddled around the small fire.
He huddled under the blankets.
He huddled under the blankets.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) huddles ((together)) to crowd closely together, often for warmth or safety. The penguins huddle together for warmth.
((sb.)) huddles ((around sth.)) to gather closely around something. They huddled around the small fire.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crowd, cluster, gather, snuggle
Etymology
Possibly from Middle Low German 'hudeln' meaning 'to cover, conceal'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a group of people in a 'huddle' on a cold day, trying to share warmth. The sound of 'huddle' is soft and close, like the action itself.