nestle

/ˈnɛsəl/ verb C1

To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.
To press oneself against another affectionately.
To lie half-hidden or in shelter. (intransitive) · The old shop nestled between the newer apartment buildings.
To move or place into a comfortable position. (transitive)

He/she/it nestles · Past nestled · Past participle nestled · -ing form nestling

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Verb forms

Base form: nestle
He/she/it: nestles
Past: nestled
Past participle: nestled
-ing form: nestling

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“Bagheera spoke truth,” he panted, as he nestled down in some cattle fodder by the window of a hut.

The Jungle Book, p. 20 · B2

The boy cooed and nestled his head upon his father's breast.

The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, p. 66 · B2

Nestled within the rugged alpine landscapes of southeastern Australia, the Snowy Mountains Scheme stands as a monumental engineering achievement.

The Snowy Mountains Scheme, p. 1 · C1

Nestled at the crossroads of Southeast Asia, Singapore boasts a dynamic linguistic landscape that reflects its multicultural heritage.

The Linguistic Melting Pot: Understanding Singlish, p. 1 · C1

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