verb
nestle
NES-ul/ˈnesl/
To settle snugly in a sheltered or comfortable place.
The child nestles comfortably against the seated parent.
Etymology
Nest with a verbal suffix originally meant to build or live in a nest. Through the image of taking shelter as if in a nest, it came to mean settling closely and comfortably.
In context
her neck and magnificent limbs Nestle in the precious soft Furs
More examples
- The cottage nestles among the trees.
- She nestles into the armchair with a book.
- He nestles the cup safely between two folded towels.
Forms
nestle · nestles · nestled · nestling
Similar words
- snuggle
- Emphasizes warm, comfortable closeness.
- cuddle
- Cuddle suggests close affectionate contact; nestle can mean settling into any sheltered spot.