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to nestle
01
to position oneself comfortably and cozily
Intransitive
Examples
After a tiring day, she likes to nestle into her favorite chair.
02
to place a person or thing in a comfortable or safe position, often with a sense of care or affection
Transitive: to nestle sb/sth somewhere
Examples
The mother gently nestled the baby in her arms, soothing him to sleep.
03
to be positioned in a tucked-away, protected, or partially concealed spot
Intransitive: to nestle somewhere
Examples
The small village nestles in the valley, surrounded by towering mountains.
Nestle
01
a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
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