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nestle::verb | Spocien Dictionary

nestle

verb

/'nɛsəl/

position comfortably

Type	Words
Synonyms	snuggle
Type of	lay, place, pose, position, put, set
Verb group	snuggle, nest, cuddle, nuzzle, draw close

The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow.

nestle

verb

/'nɛsəl/

move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

Type	Words
Synonyms	cuddle, draw close, nest, nuzzle, snuggle
Type of	hold close, hold tight, cling to, clutch
Verb group	snuggle, draw close

nestle

noun

/'nɛsəl/

a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

Type	Words
Synonyms	cuddle, snuggle
Type of	embrace, embracement, embracing

nestle

verb

/'nɛsəl/

lie in a sheltered position

Type	Words
Type of	lie

The little cottage nestles in the forest.