huddling
Bunching up closely
Huddling is gathering closely together, usually for warmth, protection, or private discussion.
People huddle against cold, animals huddle in storms, and teammates huddle to plan their next play.
The word suggests physical closeness and often shared purpose: We found them huddling around the fire, The lawyers were huddling in the corner.
Excessive gathering in limited space
- clusteringForming concentrated groups
- bunchingGrouping tightly together
- groupingArrangement by shared traits
- herdingManaging animal groups
flocking · massing · pressing · packing · assembling · congregating · converging · clumping
State of proximity
- embraceHold closely in arms
- bondingForming close connections
- togethernessState of close connection
- comfortEase or soothing relief
snuggling · nuzzling · affection · security · companionship · connection · trust · familiarity
Involuntary bodily trembling
- blanketsFabric bed coverings
- cozinessComfortable warm intimacy
- snugglingNestling affectionately against another
- body heatThermal energy from metabolism
fleece · layering · thermal · fireplace · woolens · mittens · quilt · flannel
Field sport with goals
- timeoutBrief suspension of play
- sidelineSecondary business pursuit
- quarterbackPassing position in football
- formationCreation or arrangement
scrimmage · snap · audible · coaching · strategy · offensive · defensive · teamwork
Gathering for discussion
- discussionExchange of ideas
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- deliberationCareful weighing of choices
- strategizingFormulating tactical approaches
planning · briefing · debriefing · conferring · whispering · secretive · private · closed-door
crowding
Excessive gathering in limited space
- clusteringForming concentrated groups
- bunchingGrouping tightly together
- groupingArrangement by shared traits
herding · flocking · massing · pressing · packing · assembling · congregating · converging · clumping · squeezing
closeness
State of proximity
- embraceHold closely in arms
- bondingForming close connections
- togethernessState of close connection
comfort · snuggling · nuzzling · affection · security · companionship · connection · trust · familiarity · reassurance
shivering
Involuntary bodily trembling
- blanketsFabric bed coverings
- cozinessComfortable warm intimacy
- snugglingNestling affectionately against another
body heat · fleece · layering · thermal · fireplace · woolens · mittens · quilt · flannel · frostbite
football
Field sport with goals
- timeoutBrief suspension of play
- sidelineSecondary business pursuit
- quarterbackPassing position in football
formation · scrimmage · snap · audible · coaching · strategy · offensive · defensive · teamwork · signals
meeting
Gathering for discussion
- discussionExchange of ideas
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- deliberationCareful weighing of choices
strategizing · planning · briefing · debriefing · conferring · whispering · secretive · private · closed-door · powwow
- group activitiesgroup games, voting, protest, group dance, group project
- animal behaviorsswimming, running, walking, jumping, flying
- body movementsflexion, bend, twist, standing, extension
- cold adaptationsthick fur, blubber, hibernation, dense coat, fur
- cold protectioninsulation, fur, blubber, feathers, down
- group behaviorflocking, herding, swarming, schooling, murmuration
huddlingdispersing
Spreading widely apart
scattering · spreading out · separating · fanning out · disbanding
huddlingstretching out
Extending in length
sprawling · extending · spreading out · standing tall · unfurling
huddlingbroadcasting
Mass signal transmission
announcing · going public · isolating · withdrawing · distancing