Lexic.us

Definition of Nestle

1. Verb. Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position. "Sam cannot nestle Sue "; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"

2. Noun. A close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace.

3. Verb. Lie in a sheltered position. "The little cottage nestles in the forest"

4. Verb. Position comfortably. "The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow"

Definition of Nestle

1. v. i. To make and occupy a nest; to nest.

2. v. t. To house, as in a nest.

Definition of Nestle

1. Verb. To settle oneself comfortably and snugly. ¹

2. Verb. To press oneself against another affectionately. ¹

3. Verb. To lie half-hidden or in shelter. ¹

4. Verb. (archaic ornithology) To build or sit upon a nest. ¹

5. Verb. (transitive) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Nestle

1. to lie snugly [v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES]

Medical Definition of Nestle

1. 1. To make and occupy a nest; to nest. "The kingfisher . Nestles in hollow banks." (L'Estrange) 2. To lie close and snug, as a bird in her nest; to cuddle up; to settle, as in a nest; to harbor; to take shelter. "Their purpose was to fortify in some strong place of the wild country, and there nestle till succors came." (Bacon) 3. To move about in one's place, like a bird when shaping the interior of her nest or a young bird getting close to the parent; as, a child nestles. Origin: AS. Nestlian. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nestle

nestable nestbox nestboxes nested nestedness nester nesters nestful nestfuls nestin

nesting nesting behaviour nesting habitat nesting place nestings nestle (current term) nestled nestler nestlers nestles

nestless nestlike nestling nestlingly nestlings nestmate nestmates nestohedra nestohedron nestor

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