nestle
[ nes-uh l ]
/ ˈnɛs əl /
verb (used without object), nes·tled, nes·tling.
to lie close and snug, like a bird in a nest; snuggle or cuddle.
to lie or be located in a sheltered spot; be naturally or pleasantly situated: a cottage nestling in a pine grove.
Archaic.
- to make or have a nest.
- to make one's home; settle in a home.
verb (used with object), nes·tled, nes·tling.
to settle or ensconce snugly: He nestled himself into the hay for a short nap.
to put or press confidingly or affectionately: She nestled her head on his shoulder.
to provide with or settle in a nest, as a bird.
Origin of nestle
OTHER WORDS FROM nestle
nes·tler, noun un·nes·tled, adjectiveWords nearby nestle
nest of drawers,
nesta,
nested,
nesting,
nesting table,
nestle,
nestling,
nestor,
nestorian,
nestorianism,
nestorius
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British Dictionary definitions for nestle
nestle
/ (ˈnɛsəl) /
verb
(intr; often foll by up or down)
to snuggle, settle, or cuddle closely
(intr)
to be in a sheltered or protected position; lie snugly
(tr)
to shelter or place snugly or partly concealed, as in a nest
Derived forms of nestle
nestler, nounWord Origin for nestle
Old English
nestlian. See
nest