nes´tler

nes|tle «NEHS uhl», verb, -tled, -tling.

–v.i.

1. to settle oneself comfortably or cozily: »

She nestled down into the big chair.

2. to be settled comfortably or cozily; be sheltered: »

The little house nestled among the trees.

3. to press close for comfort or in affection: »

The frightened little kitten nestled in mother's lap.

4. to make or have a nest; settle in a nest.

–v.t.

1. to press or hold close, as if in a nest; cuddle: »

to nestle a baby in one's arms.

2. to settle or place in or as in a nest; provide with a nest.

╂[Old English nestlian build a nest < nest nest]

–nes´tler, noun.