nestle

🇺🇸 /ˈnesl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈnesl/
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verb
R

To get comfortable in a warm or soft place.

She nestled into the soft cushions of the couch.

R

To gently put someone or something in a warm or soft place.

He nestled the puppy in a soft blanket.

R

To be located in a safe or hidden place.

The cottage nestled in the valley, surrounded by trees.

translation

v. To get comfortable in a warm or soft place.; To gently put someone or something in a warm or soft place.; To be located in a safe or hidden place.

Word Forms

3rd Present nestles
Past nestled
Perfect nestled
Progressive nestling