[nes-uh
l] 
verb, -tled, -tling.| 1. | to lie close and snug, like a bird in a nest; snuggle or cuddle. |
| 2. | to lie or be located in a sheltered spot; be naturally or pleasantly situated: a cottage nestling in a pine grove. |
| 3. | Archaic.
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| 4. | to settle or ensconce snugly: He nestled himself into the hay for a short nap. |
| 5. | to put or press confidingly or affectionately: She nestled her head on his shoulder. |
| 6. | to provide with or settle in a nest, as a bird. |
| nes·tle (něs'əl) v. nes·tled, nes·tling, nes·tles v. intr.
[Middle English nestlen, to make a nest, from Old English nestlian, from nest, nest.] nes'tler n. |