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nestle
noun
verb
a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
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noun
a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
verb
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
“We cuddled against each other to keep warm”
verb
position comfortably
“The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow”
verb
lie in a sheltered position
“The little cottage nestles in the forest”
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We cuddled against each other to keep warm
The children snuggled into their sleeping bags
The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow
The little cottage nestles in the forest
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