was wotd|2007|August|15
English

Etymology
OE. nestlian, "make a nest", derived from nest+-lian.

Pronunciation
IPA|/�n�s�l/
audio|en-us-nestle.ogg|Audio (US)
rhymes|�s�l

Verb
en-verb|nestl|ing

1. To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.
2. To press oneself against another affectionately.
3. To lie half-hidden or in shelter.

#: The old shop nestled between the newer apartment buildings.

1. context|archaic|ornithology To build or sit upon a nest.

Synonyms
italbrac|to settle oneself comfortably: settle
italbrac|to press oneself against another affectionately: cuddle, snuggle

Related terms
nest

Translations
trans-top|To settle oneself comfortably and snugly
Croatian: ugnijezditi se
Finnish: käpertyä
trans-mid
French: se pelotonner, se nicher
German: es sich gemütlich machen
trans-bottom

trans-top|To press oneself against another affectionately
Croatian: privijati, privinuti, priljubiti, pripiti se
Finnish: painautua mukavasti jokin|jotakin vasten
trans-mid
French: se pelotonner
German: sich anschmiegen
trans-bottom

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