Nestle

Quick meaning: Nestle is a verb meaning To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.

Meaning

To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.

More Meanings

1. To press oneself against another affectionately.
2. (intransitive) To lie half-hidden or in shelter.
3. (transitive) To move or place into a comfortable position
4. (archaic, ornithology, intransitive) To build or sit upon a nest.
5. (archaic, ornithology, transitive) Of a bird: to look after its young.

Example Sentences

The kingfisher […] nestles in hollow banks.

The old shop nestled between the newer apartment buildings.

She made no answer, but her fingers nervously nestled the leaves of a book.

With as little of movement as possible, Aeon nestled her head closer to his chest, even more inder his chin.

Word Forms

• nestles
• nestling
• nestled

Synonyms for nestle

Depending on context, synonyms include snudge, cuddle, snuggle, nuzzle.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include snuggle, cuddle, nuzzle, cose, nustle, snug.

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