| nestle | | |
| n. (act) | 1. cuddle, nestle, snuggle | a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace. |
| ~ embrace, embracement, embracing | the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection). |
| v. (contact) | 2. cuddle, draw close, nest, nestle, nuzzle, snuggle | 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" |
| ~ cling to, hold close, hold tight, clutch | hold firmly, usually with one's hands.; "She clutched my arm when she got scared" |
| ~ snuggle, nestle | position comfortably.; "The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow" |
| ~ draw close | pull towards oneself.; "He drew the crying child close" |
| v. (stative) | 3. nestle | lie in a sheltered position.; "The little cottage nestles in the forest" |
| ~ lie | be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position. |
| v. (contact) | 4. nestle, snuggle | position comfortably.; "The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow" |
| ~ cuddle, draw close, nestle, nuzzle, snuggle, nest | 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" |
| ~ lay, place, put, set, position, pose | put into a certain place or abstract location.; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point" |
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