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nestle

Dictionary definition · nestle

noun

  1. a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

verb

  1. move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position"We cuddled against each other to keep warm"
  2. lie in a sheltered position"The little cottage nestles in the forest"
  3. position comfortably"The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).