'Nestle' definitions:

Definition of 'nestle'

From: WordNet
noun
A close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace [syn: cuddle, nestle, snuggle]
verb
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" [syn: cuddle, snuggle, nestle, nest, nuzzle, draw close]
verb
Lie in a sheltered position; "The little cottage nestles in the forest"
verb
Position comfortably; "The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow" [syn: nestle, snuggle]

Definition of 'Nestle'

From: GCIDE
  • Nestle \Nes"tle\, v. t. To house, as in a nest. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To cherish, as a bird her young. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Nestle'

From: GCIDE
  • Nestle \Nes"tle\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Nestled; p. pr. & vb. n. Nestling.] [AS. nestlian.]
  • 1. To make and occupy a nest; to nest. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • The kingfisher . . . nestles in hollow banks. --L'Estrange. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Their purpose was to fortify in some strong place of the wild country, and there nestle till succors came. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
  • The children were nestled all snug in their beds While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads. --Clement Clarke Moore (A Visit From St. Nicholas, (a poem [1823]) also called The {Night Before Christmas}). [PJC]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'nestle'

From: Moby Thesaurus

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