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Definition nestle in American English

nestle verb

verb
/ˈnes(ə)l/
1

to find a comfortable and safe position to be in, or to put someone or something in such a position

Example

children nestling in their beds

Example

She nestled her head against his shoulder.

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2

to be in a protected position

Example

a quaint village nestling among rolling hills

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Definition nestle in American English