nuzzle
to burrow or root with the nose, snout, etc., as an animal does: a rabbit nuzzling into the snow.
to thrust the nose, muzzle, etc.: The dog nuzzled up to his master.
to lie very close to someone or something; cuddle or snuggle up.
to root up with the nose, snout, etc.: training pigs to nuzzle truffles from the ground.
to touch or rub with the nose, snout, muzzle, etc.
to thrust the nose, muzzle, snout, etc., against or into: The horse was nuzzling my pocket for sugar.
to thrust (the nose or head), as into something.
to lie very close to; cuddle or snuggle up to.
an affectionate embrace or cuddle.
Origin of nuzzle
1Other words from nuzzle
- un·nuz·zled, adjective
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How to use nuzzle in a sentence
A giant silk-screen of Sophia Loren hung in the background; the couple's pug nuzzled at the trio's feet.
A busy little tug nuzzled up to take us in tow for open sea.
Tramping on Life | Harry KempHe led the way as he spoke, leading loosely by the bridle the horse which followed him, and nuzzled thoughtfully at his shoulder.
The Isle of Unrest | Henry Seton MerrimanHis head was drawn down through the bars and he nuzzled a soft substance on the cracksman's breast.
The Incendiary | W. A. (William Augustine) LeahyFar, far above us the monster mountains nuzzled among the clouds till cloud and mountain were hard to tell apart.
The Trail of '98 | Robert W. Service
It whinnied in a low tone as it spied Nat's pony, and coming alongside, nuzzled up against it.
The Motor Rangers Through the Sierras | Marvin West
British Dictionary definitions for nuzzle
/ (ˈnʌzəl) /
to push or rub gently against the nose or snout
(intr) to nestle; lie close
(tr) to dig out with the snout
Origin of nuzzle
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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