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nestle

Posted on October 4, 2013October 4, 2013 by admin

ne səl

intransitive verb

1. to lie close or curled up, as for warmth or affection.
example: The puppies nestled near their mother.

2. to lie or be situated in a sheltered location or refuge.
example: They lived in a small cabin that nestled in the woods.

transitive verb

to place or press snugly or affectionately.
example: The child nestled her head against her mother’s shoulder.

nestling

nest lIng or ne slIng

noun
a young bird still confined to the nest. (Cf. fledgling.)

Barn Swallow nestling Kati Fleming: Wikipedia
Barn Swallow nestling Kati Fleming: Wikipedia
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