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verb
- 1. settle or lie comfortably within or against something: "the baby nestled in her arms"
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NESTLE definition: 1. to rest yourself or part of your body in a warm, comfortable, and protected position: 2. to be…. Learn more.
History. 1866–1900: Founding and early years. Henri Nestlé (1814–1890), a German-born Swiss confectioner, was the founder of Nestlé and one of the main creators of condensed milk. Nestlé's origin dates back to the 1860s when two separate Swiss enterprises were founded that would later form Nestlé.
: to lie in an inconspicuous or sheltered manner. transitive verb. 1. : to settle, shelter, or house in or as if in a nest. the children were nestled all snug in their beds Clement Moore. 2. : to press closely and affectionately. nestles a kitten in her arms. nestler. ˈne-s (ə-)lər. noun. Synonyms. cuddle. nuzzle. snoozle [chiefly dialect] snuggle.
If you nestle or are nestled somewhere, you move into a comfortable position, usually by pressing against someone or against something soft. John took one child into the crook of each arm and let them nestle against him.
to rest yourself or part of your body in a warm, comfortable, and protected position: She nestled (her head) against his shoulder. to be in, or put something in, a protected position, with bigger things around it: Bregenz is a pretty Austrian town that nestles between the Alps and Lake Constance.
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.
Definitions of nestle. verb. move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position. synonyms: cuddle, draw close, nest, nuzzle, snuggle. snuggle. position comfortably. draw close. pull towards oneself. see more. verb. lie in a sheltered position. “The little cottage nestles in the forest” see more. verb. position comfortably.
to rest yourself or part of your body in a comfortable, protected position: The cat was nestling in her lap. nestle beneath/between/in, etc. If a building, town, or object nestles somewhere, it is in a protected position, with bigger things around it: a village nestled in the Carpathian mountains.
Definition of nestle verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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