to nestle

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To press oneself against another affectionately
To settle oneself comfortably and snugly
to adjust cozily in snug quarters
{v} to lie close, settle, cherish, move
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To lie close and snug, as a bird in her nest; to cuddle up; to settle, as in a nest; to harbor; to take shelter
To build or sit upon a nest
To move about in one's place, like a bird when shaping the interior of her nest or a young bird getting close to the parent; as, a child nestles
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"
position comfortably; "The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow"
To cherish, as a bird her young
If something such as a building nestles somewhere or if it is nestled somewhere, it is in that place and seems safe or sheltered. Nearby, nestling in the hills, was the children's home She nestled the eggs safely in the straw in Jim's basket
lie in a sheltered position; "The little cottage nestles in the forest"
To make and occupy a nest; to nest
To house, as in a nest
{f} nest, be settled comfortably, live; snuggle, curl up close to (especially for warmth); hold closely (like a baby), cuddle, make comfortable
To lie half-hidden or in shelter
position comfortably; "The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow" lie in a sheltered position; "The little cottage nestles in the forest
If you nestle or are nestled somewhere, you move into a comfortable position, usually by pressing against someone or against something soft. John took one child into the crook of each arm and let them nestle against him Jade nestled her first child in her arms. = snuggle
lie in a sheltered position; "The little cottage nestles in the forest
a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
to nestle
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