About The Word Nestle
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Nestle
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What's The Definition Of Nestle?
[n] a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
[v] move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags" Synonyms | Synonyms for Nestle: cuddle | cuddle | draw close | nuzzle | snuggle | snuggle Related Terms | Find terms related to Nestle: arm | armor | bed | bless | bundle | burrow | champion | cloak | compass about | copyright | cover | cradle | croodle | cuddle | cuddle up | curl up | cushion | defend | ensure | fence | fend | guarantee | guard | harbor | haven | huddle | insure | keep | keep from harm | lap | make safe | nuzzle | patent | police | protect | put to bed | register | ride shotgun for | safeguard | screen | secure | shelter | shield | shroud | snug | snug up | snuggle | snuggle up to | tuck in | underwrite See Also | cling to | clutch | embrace | embracing | hold close | hold tight Nestle In Webster's Dictionary \Nes"tle\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Nestled}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Nestling}.] [AS. nestlian.]
1. To make and occupy a nest; to nest. [Obs.]
The kingfisher . . . nestles in hollow banks.
--L'Estrange.
2. 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.
Their purpose was to fortify in some strong place of
the wild country, and there nestle till succors
came. --Bacon.
3. 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.
\Nes"tle\, v. t. To house, as in a nest. 2. To cherish, as a bird her young. |
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