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nestled

adjective

Drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection

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Word length
7
Starts with
N
Ends with
D
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
8

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adjective

  1. Drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection

    “Saw a number of small houses nestled against the hillside”

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Saw a number of small houses nestled against the hillside
Like a baby snuggled in its mother's arms

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