What is the meaning of nestled?

verb

  • Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position.
    • usage: "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"
  • Lie in a sheltered position.
    • usage: "The little cottage nestles in the forest"
  • Position comfortably.
    • usage: "The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow"

adjective

  • Drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection.
    • usage: "saw a number of small houses nestled against the hillside"; "like a baby snuggled in its mother's arms"
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