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View usage for: (nesəl) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense nestles, present participle nestling, past tense, past participle nestled1. verbIf 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. [VERB preposition] Jade nestled her first child in her arms. [VERB noun preposition] 2. verbIf 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. [VERB preposition] She nestled the eggs safely in the straw in Jim's basket. [VERB noun preposition] More Synonyms of nestle nestle in British English (ˈnɛsəl) verb1. (intr; often foll by up or down) to snuggle, settle, or cuddle closely 2. (intransitive) to be in a sheltered or protected position; lie snugly 3. (transitive) to shelter or place snugly or partly concealed, as in a nest Derived forms nestler (ˈnestler) noun Word origin Old English nestlian. See nestnestle in American English (ˈnɛsəl) verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈnestled or ˈnestling1. Archaic to build or live in a nest 3. to draw or press close for comfort or in affection 4. to lie sheltered or partly hidden, as a house among trees verb transitive5. to rest or press (a baby, one's head, etc.) in a snug, affectionate manner 6. to settle or house as in a nest; shelter Derived forms nestler (ˈnestler) noun Word origin ME nestlen < OE nestlian: see nest & -le Examples of 'nestle' in a sentencenestle British English: nestle VERB If you nestle or are nestled somewhere, you move into a comfortable position, usually by pressing against someone or against something soft. He took one child into the crook of each arm and let them nestle against him. - American English: nestle
- Brazilian Portuguese: aninhar-se
- Chinese: 舒服地靠在
- European Spanish: acomodarse
- French: se blottir
- German: sich kuscheln
- Italian: accoccolarsi
- Japanese: 心地よく身を落ち着かせる/落ち着ける
- Korean: 편히 눕다
- European Portuguese: aninhar-se
- Latin American Spanish: acomodarse
Definition to snuggle or cuddle closely The new puppy nestled in her lap. Additional synonymsDefinition to curl up one's arms and legs close to one's body through cold or fear She sat huddled on the side of the bed, weeping. Synonyms curl up, crouch, hunch up, nestle, snuggle, make yourself small Definition to push or rub gently with the nose or snout The dog came and nuzzled up against me. Synonyms snuggle, cuddle, nudge, burrow, nestle- nescient
- nest
- nest egg
- nestle
- nestling
- net
- nether
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