nestle

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

nes·tle [nestle nestles nestled nestling] BrE [ˈnesl] NAmE [ˈnesl] verb
1. intransitive + adv./prep. to sit or lie down in a warm or soft place
•He hugged her and she nestled against his chest.
2. transitive ~ sb/sth + adv./prep. to put or hold sb/sth in a comfortable position in a warm or soft place
•He nestled the baby in his arms.
•She nestled her head against his shoulder.
3. intransitive + adv./prep. to be located in a position that is protected, sheltered or partly hidden
•The little town nestles snugly at the foot of the hill.
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
Old English nestlian, from ↑nest; compare with Dutch nestelen.

Example Bank:
•She sat back, nestling against his chest.
•The town nestles comfortably among the hills.
•a tiny village nestling in a valley

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  cuddle, snuggle, nest, nuzzle, draw close