nestle
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verb \ˈne-səl\nes·tlednes·tling \-s(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of NESTLE
intransitive verb
1
archaic : nest 1
2
: to settle snugly or comfortably
3
: 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>
— nes·tler \-s(ə-)lər\ noun
See Examples of NESTLE
- He nestled his head against his mother's shoulder.
- She carefully nestled the hamster into its cage.
- The fly ball nestled into the outfielder's glove.
Origin of NESTLE
Middle English, from Old English nestlian, from nest
First Known Use: before 12th century
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