noun
- Young bird not yet fledged.
- synonyms: baby bird
- A young person of either sex.
- usage: "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster"
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"
- synonyms: nestle
- Position comfortably.
- usage: "The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow"
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