huddled

/ˈhʌdəld/
adjective
  1. Sitting or standing with the body curled up or pressed close to others, especially because of cold, fear, or for privacy.
    • A group of huddled figures stood by the bus stop, trying to stay warm.
    • She found a huddled cat hiding under the porch.
    • The huddled refugees waited for help in the cold rain.
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verb
  1. Past tense and past participle of huddle.
    • They huddled together for warmth during the power outage.
    • He huddled in his chair, reading a book by the fire.
    • The team huddled around the coach to hear the plan.
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