verb “nestle”
infinitive nestle; he nestles; past tense nestled; past part. nestled; ger. nestling
- to find a cozy and comfortable spot to rest or sit
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The kitten nestled into the pile of warm laundry, purring contentedly.
- to hug or cuddle closely with someone in a loving way
The child nestled against her mother's side as they read a story together.
- to be situated in a partly hidden or protected spot
A quaint cottage nestled in the rolling hills, almost hidden by the surrounding trees.
- to adjust or position something or someone gently into a cozy spot
She carefully nestled the fragile ornaments into the soft padding of the storage box.