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nestle
[ nes-uhl ]
verb (used without object)
- 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)
- 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.
nestle
/ ˈ²ÔÉ›²õÉ™±ô /
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
- ˈ²Ô±ð²õ³Ù±ô±ð°ù, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²Ô±ð²õt±ô±ð°ù noun
- ³Ü²Ô·²Ô±ð²õt±ô±ð»å adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of nestle1
Example Sentences
Some of the devices are nestled in bushes, buried in front yards or placed in planters aimed at a home.
Fitting for a park nestled on the edge of downtown, providing respite for weary city dwellers.
The southeast region is made up of about 26 cities and neighborhoods nestled between Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Pianists typically sit facing each other, so their eyes can meet, the pianos nestled together and the lid up on the rear instrument, creating in effect a double instrument of around 460 strings.
A waterfall and swimmable creek nestled in a shady canyon is a Southern California unicorn.
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