Canadian English Meaning of nestle

nestle

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Definitions and Meaning of nestle in English

Wordnet

nestle (n)

a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

Wordnet

nestle (v)

move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

lie in a sheltered position

position comfortably

Webster

nestle (v. i.)

To make and occupy a nest; to nest.

To lie close and snug, as a bird in her nest; to cuddle up; to settle, as in a nest; to harbor; to take shelter.

To move about in one's place, like a bird when shaping the interior of her nest or a young bird getting close to the parent; as, a child nestles.

Webster

nestle (v. t.)

To house, as in a nest.

To cherish, as a bird her young.

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nesting place => Nesting place, nestfuls => nestfuls, nestful => nestful, nester => Nester, nest egg => nest egg,