nestle (n.)

  1. a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

    [ Syn: cuddle , snuggle ]

    nestle (v.)

  1. move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; We cuddled against each other to keep warm; The children snuggled into their sleeping bags

    [ Syn: cuddle , snuggle , nest , nuzzle , draw close ]

  2. lie in a sheltered position; The little cottage nestles in the forest'

  3. position comfortably; The baby nestled her head in her mothers elbow

    [ Syn: snuggle ]

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