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    nestle
    /ˈnɛsl/

    verb

    • 1. settle or lie comfortably within or against something: "the baby nestled in her arms"

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  2. to rest yourself or part of your body in a warm, comfortable, and protected position: She nestled (her head) against his shoulder. to be in, or put something in, a protected position, with bigger things around it: Bregenz is a pretty Austrian town that nestles between the Alps and Lake Constance. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  3. to rest yourself or part of your body in a warm, comfortable, and protected position: She nestled (her head) against his shoulder. to be in, or put something in, a protected position, with bigger things around it: Bregenz is a pretty Austrian town that nestles between the Alps and Lake Constance. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  4. 1. : to settle, shelter, or house in or as if in a nest. the children were nestled all snug in their beds Clement Moore. 2. : to press closely and affectionately. nestles a kitten in her arms. nestler. ˈne-s (ə-)lər. noun. Synonyms. cuddle. nuzzle. snoozle [ chiefly dialect]

  5. Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the verb nestle, which means to move into a comfortable position or to be in a sheltered place. See examples, synonyms, and related words for nestle.

  6. Nestle means to rest or put something in a comfortable or protected position. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see synonyms and related words, and hear the pronunciation.

  7. Nestled means to settle snugly and comfortably, to lie in a sheltered position, or to draw or press close to someone or something. See examples, pronunciation, and related words for nestled.

  8. to lie close and snug, like a bird in a nest; snuggle or cuddle. to lie or be located in a sheltered spot; be naturally or pleasantly situated: a cottage nestling in a pine grove. Archaic. to make or have a nest.