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Meaning of nestle in English
Pronunciation
/ˈnɛsəl/
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Verb
nestle
Etymology
Old English nestlian, from nest; compare with Dutch nestelen
Definitions
1.
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
Examples
« We cuddled against each other to keep warm »
« The children snuggled into their sleeping bags »
2.
lie in a sheltered position
Examples
« The little cottage nestles in the forest »
3.
position comfortably
Examples
« The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow »
Noun
nestle
Definitions
1.
a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace