Meaning of NESTLE
| Pronunciation: | | 'nesul
|
| | Sponsored Links: | |
|
| |
 WordNet Dictionary |
| |
| | Definition: | |
- [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: | | cuddle, cuddle, draw close, nuzzle, snuggle, snuggle |
| |
| | See Also: | | cling to, clutch, embrace, embracing, hold close, hold tight | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
| |
| | Definition: | |
\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.
|
| |
| Thesaurus Terms |
| |
| | Related Terms: | | 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 |
| |
|
|
|