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Nestled meaning in English

Meaning of Nestled in English

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Nestled

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Adjective

1. nestled, snuggled

drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection

Example Sentences:
'saw a number of small houses nestled against the hillside'
'like a baby snuggled in its mother's arms'

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Nestled

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verb
1. (intr; often foll by up or down)
to snuggle, settle, or cuddle closely
2. (intransitive)
to be in a sheltered or protected position; lie snugly
3. (transitive)
to shelter or place snugly or partly concealed, as in a nest

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Nestled

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verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈnestled or ˈnestling
1.  Archaic
to build or live in a nest
2. 
to settle down cozily
3. 
to draw or press close for comfort or in affection
4. 
to lie sheltered or partly hidden, as a house among trees
verb transitive
5. 
to rest or press (a baby, one's head, etc.) in a snug, affectionate manner
6. 
to settle or house as in a nest; shelter

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Nestled

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v. nes·tled, nes·tling, nes·tles
v.intr.
1. To settle snugly and comfortably: The cat nestled among the pillows.
2. To lie in a sheltered position: a cottage that nestles in the wood.
3. To draw or press close, as in affection; snuggle: The child nestled up to her mother.
4. Archaic To nest.
v.tr.
1. To snuggle or press contentedly: The baby nestled its head on my shoulder.
2. To place or settle as if in a nest: I nestled the puppy in my arms.

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