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nestle
('n/E/s/@/l )

noun (n)

  • a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    cuddle, snuggle
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    cuddle, draw close, nest, nuzzle, snuggle
    source: wordnet30
  • lie in a sheltered position(verb.stative)
    Example:
    The little cottage nestles in the forest.
    source: wordnet30
  • position comfortably(verb.contact)
    Example:
    The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow.
    Synonym:
    snuggle
    source: wordnet30
  • To make and occupy a nest; to nest.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To house, as in a nest.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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