Thesaurus: nestle

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1. v. i. To make and occupy a nest; to nest.
2. v. i. To lie close and snug, as a bird in her nest; to cuddle up; to settle, as in a nest; to harbor; to take shelter.
3. v. i. To move about in one's place, like a bird when shaping the interior of her nest or a young bird getting close to the parent; as, a child nestles.
4. v. t. To house, as in a nest.
5. v. t. To cherish, as a bird her young.
6. n. a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
7. v. move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
8. v. lie in a sheltered position
9. v. position comfortably
10. 1. To make and occupy a nest; to nest. [Obs.] The kingfisher ... nestles in hollow banks. L'Estrange. 2. To lie close and snug, as a bird in her nest; to cuddle up; to settle, as in a nest; to harbor; to take shelter. Their purpose was to fortify in some strong place of the wild country, and there nestle till succors came. Bacon. 3. To move about in one's place, like a bird when shaping the interior of her nest or a young bird getting close to the parent; as, a child nestles. To house, as in a nest. 2. To cherish, as a bird her young.
11. v:100 v. lie in a sheltered position v. position comfortably