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nestle

noun

1 nestle

A close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace.

synonyms: cuddle, snuggle.

Dutch: knuffel

verb

1 nestle

Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position.

synonyms: cuddle, draw close, nest, nuzzle, snuggle.

Roget 186: exist in space, be present etc. adj.; assister; make one of, make one at; look on, attend, remain; find oneself, present oneself; show one's face; ... show more

Roget 664: be safe etc. adj.; keep one's head above water, tide over, save one's bacon; ride out the storm, weather the storm; light upon one's feet, land on one's feet; bear a charmed life; escape etc. 671.    ... show more

Roget 902: caress, fondle, pet, dandle; pat, pat on the head, pat on the cheek; chuck under the chin, smile upon, coax, wheedle, cosset, coddle, cocker, ... show more

Dutch: knuffelen, aanvlijen

2 nestle

Lie in a sheltered position.

3 nestle

Position comfortably:
— The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow.

synonym: snuggle.


Moby thesaurus: arm, armor, bed, bless, bundle, burrow, champion, cloak, compass about, copyright, cover, cradle, croodle, cuddle, cuddle up, curl up, cushion, defend, ensure, fence ... show more.

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