nestle Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
    cuddle; snuggle.
  2. verb move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
    nuzzle; nest; cuddle; draw close; snuggle.
    • We cuddled against each other to keep warm
    • The children snuggled into their sleeping bags
  3. verb lie in a sheltered position
    • The little cottage nestles in the forest
  4. verb position comfortably
    snuggle.
    • The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow

WordNet

Nes"tle intransitive verb
Etymology
AS. nestlian.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Nestled ; present participle & verbal noun Nestling
Definitions
  1. To make and occupy a nest; to nest. Obs.
    The kingfisher ... nestles in hollow banks. L'Estrange.
  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.
    Their purpose was to fortify in some strong place of the wild country, and there nestle till succors came. Bacon.
  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.
Nes"tle transitive verb
Definitions
  1. To house, as in a nest.
  2. To cherish, as a bird her young.

Webster 1913