During all these operations the apes who had entered sat huddled near the door watching their chief, while those outside strained and crowded to catch a glimpse of what transpired within.
A longer than usual pause preceding an action in the bidding or the play of a hand
A huddle is a small group of people or things that are standing very close together or lying on top of each other, usually in a disorganized way. We lay there: a huddle of bodies, gasping for air
If people huddle together or huddle round something, they stand, sit, or lie close to each other, usually because they all feel cold or frightened. Tired and lost, we huddled together The survivors spent the night huddled around bonfires
{f} crowd together, gather together; snuggle; consult together secretly; gather into a group to receive playing instructions (Football)
A crowd; a number of persons or things crowded together in a confused manner; tumult; confusion
a quick private conference a disorganized and densely packed crowd; "a huddle of frightened women"
A meeting that occurs each day, morning, or other agreed-upon time, wherein the entire staff reviews the daily schedule and patient charts
a quick private conference a disorganized and densely packed crowd; "a huddle of frightened women" crowd or draw together; "let's huddle together--it's cold!" crouch or curl up; "They huddled outside in the rain
To crowd (things) together to mingle confusedly; to assemble without order or system
If people huddle in a group, they gather together to discuss something quietly or secretly. Off to one side, Sticht, Macomber, Jordan, and Kreps huddled to discuss something The president has been huddling with his most senior aides Mrs Clinton was huddled with advisers at her headquarters