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  1. 1. v. i. To make and occupy a nest; to nest. Source: opted
  2. 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. Source: opted
  3. 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. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. t. To house, as in a nest. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. t. To cherish, as a bird her young. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace Source: wordnet
  7. 7. v. move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position Source: wordnet
  8. 8. v. lie in a sheltered position Source: wordnet
  9. 9. v. position comfortably Source: wordnet
  10. 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. Source: webster
  11. 11. v:100 v. lie in a sheltered position v. position comfortably Source: ecdict

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