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nuzzle

verb

Dig out with the snout

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
N
Ends with
E
Contains
UZ
Scrabble score
24

How it sounds

Pronunciation

nʌzəl

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Dig out with the snout

    “The pig nuzzled the truffle”

verb

  1. Rub noses

verb

  1. Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

    “We cuddled against each other to keep warm”

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Example Sentences

The pig nuzzled the truffle
We cuddled against each other to keep warm
The children snuggled into their sleeping bags

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