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Nestle: meaning, definitions and examples

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nestle

 

[ หˆnษ›sษ™l ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

intransitive

To settle oneself comfortably and cozily in a place.

Synonyms

cuddle, nuzzle, snuggle

Examples of usage

  • She nestled into the soft cushions of the couch.
  • The cat nestled in the warm sunbeam.
Context #2 | Verb

transitive

To place something in a sheltered or snug position.

Synonyms

nest, settle, tuck

Examples of usage

  • She nestled the baby in her arms.
  • The bird nestled its eggs in the nest.
Context #3 | Noun

literal

A cozy, snug place or position.

Synonyms

cranny, hiding place, nook

Examples of usage

  • The squirrel built its nestle in the tree hollow.
  • The child found a warm nestle in the blankets.

Translations

Translations of the word "nestle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aninhar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฒเฅ‡ เคฒเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sich einkuscheln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membelai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฝั–ะทะดะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gnieลบdziฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅทฃใ‚’ไฝœใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se blottir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acurrucarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yuva yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๊ทผํžˆ ์•ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุนุงู†ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hnรญzdit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hniezdiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไพๅŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gnezditi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreiรฐra um sig

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั ัะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuva qurmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acurrucarse

Etymology

The word 'nestle' originated from Middle English 'nestlen', which meant 'to build a nest'. The sense of 'snuggle down' came about in the 16th century. Over time, the word evolved to encompass both the literal and metaphorical meanings of finding a cozy place. Today, 'nestle' is commonly used to describe settling into comfort or placing something in a sheltered position.

See also: nest, nestling.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,762 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.