nestle

nes·tle

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

Examples of NESTLE

1. He nestled his head against his mother's shoulder.
2. She carefully nestled the hamster into its cage.
3. 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

Related to NESTLE

Synonyms: cuddle, nuzzle, snoozle [chiefly dialect], snuggle

Related Words: curl up; crouch, huddle

Near Antonyms: blench, flinch, quail, recoil, shrink, shy, start, wince

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Rhymes with NESTLE

decile, pestle, vessel, wrestle