nestle

Nouns

  • (n) a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace cuddle, snuggle,

Verbs

  • (v) 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
    cuddle, draw close, nuzzle, snuggle, nest,
  • (v) lie in a sheltered position
    • The little cottage nestles in the forest
  • (v) position comfortably
    • The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow
    snuggle,

Synonyms

cuddle draw close nuzzle snuggle nest

Words of close approximity

nester Nestor
nestled