nestle | ||
1. | [ verb ] move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position | |
Synonyms: | snuggle cuddle nuzzle draw_close nest | |
Examples: | "We cuddled against each other to keep warm" "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags" |
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Related terms: | cling_to draw_close caressing cuddle | |
2. | [ verb ] lie in a sheltered position | |
Examples: | "The little cottage nestles in the forest" |
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Related terms: | lie | |
3. | [ verb ] position comfortably | |
Synonyms: | snuggle | |
Examples: | "The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow" |
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Related terms: | situate cuddle | |
4. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 20062 | |
5. | [ noun ] a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace | |
Synonyms: | snuggle cuddle | |
Related terms: | embrace cuddle | |
Similar spelling: |
nestled New_Style nestling Nistler |