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verb-intransitive. To settle snugly and comfortably: The cat nestled among the pillows.

verb-intransitive. To lie in a sheltered position: a cottage that nestles in the wood.

verb-intransitive. To draw or press close, as in affection; snuggle: The child nestled up to her mother.

verb-intransitive. Archaic To nest.

v. To snuggle or press contentedly: The baby nestled its head on my shoulder.

v. To place or settle as if in a nest: I nestled the puppy in my arms.

v. To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.

v. To press oneself against another affectionately.

v. To lie half-hidden or in shelter.

v. To build or sit upon a nest.

verb-intransitive. To make and occupy a nest; to nest.

verb-intransitive. 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.

verb-intransitive. 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.

v. To house, as in a nest.

v. To cherish, as a bird her young.

To make or use a nest; have a nesting-place: said chiefly of birds.

To lie close and snug, as a bird in her nest.

To dispose one's self comfortably for rest or repose; snuggle; cuddle.

To provide with a nest; house or shelter; settle as in a nest: often used reflexively.

To cherish; fondle closely; cuddle, as a bird her young.

n. a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

v. lie in a sheltered position

v. position comfortably

v. move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

"I like that some of the words the mothers instruct their babies to do are new actions for my kids, such as nestle, nibble, paddle, munch and cruise."

nestled    nestles    nestling   

embracing    embrace    embracement    lie    position    pose    put    set    lay    place   

nest   

harbor    lodge    snuggle    settle    cuddle   

Ab    Ac    Ag    Agee    Aimee    Albee    Amputee    B    B.    Be