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nuzzle
[ nuhz-uhl ]
verb (used without object)
- to burrow or root with the nose, snout, etc., as an animal does:
a rabbit nuzzling into the snow.
- to thrust the nose, muzzle, etc.:
The dog nuzzled up to his master.
- to lie very close to someone or something; cuddle or snuggle up.
verb (used with object)
- to root up with the nose, snout, etc.:
training pigs to nuzzle truffles from the ground.
- to touch or rub with the nose, snout, muzzle, etc.
- to thrust the nose, muzzle, snout, etc., against or into:
The horse was nuzzling my pocket for sugar.
- to thrust (the nose or head), as into something.
- to lie very close to; cuddle or snuggle up to.
noun
- an affectionate embrace or cuddle.
nuzzle
/ ˈ²ÔÊŒ³úÉ™±ô /
verb
- to push or rub gently against the nose or snout
- intr to nestle; lie close
- tr to dig out with the snout
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Example Sentences
He nuzzles the other side of her neck and says: "It smells good".
For a veteran with PTSD, a service dog may retrieve medication or perform anxiety-relieving actions like nuzzling or leaning against a person when the dog senses a heightened state of anxiety.
"FYI we did NOT feed them as that is not allowed - they came up and nuzzled us so we just gave them a little pat then let them be."
Picture the soft, cool nuzzle of your dog.
A small grey kitten with an injured nose kept jumping on his shoulder, nuzzling him.
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