Nestle has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
"She nestled into his arms as they sat on the porch watching the sunset."
Verb
1
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
"We cuddled against each other to keep warm"
"The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"
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"
4
To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.
"After a long day at work, she nestled into her favorite armchair to read by the fire."
Example Sentences
"We cuddled against each other to keep warm"
verb
"The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"
verb
"The little cottage nestles in the forest"
verb
"The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow"
verb
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