nestle

Tuck in comfortably

To nestle is to settle snugly into a comfortable position, often with a sense of being sheltered or enclosed: The cat nestled into the blankets.

It also means to be situated in a sheltered spot: A cottage nestled in the hills.

The word suggests warmth, security, and fitting closely against something. (Capitalized Nestlé is the Swiss food company.)

geography

valley

Low ground between heights

foothillsLow elevations below mountains
hillsLow natural elevations
mountainsTall elevated landmasses

lakeside · woodland · countryside · meadow · grove · hollow · clearing · basin · dale · glen

embrace

nuzzle

Gentle facial caress

cradleRocking bed for infants
holdMaintain in grasp
wrapEnclose by winding around

encircle · clasp · hug · envelop · cling · squeeze · caress · press · cocoon · spoon

position

burrow

Animal's dug dwelling

tuckFold into concealment
curlSpiral or loop form
huddleClose protective gathering

nuzzle · settle · rest · lie · perch · recline · crouch · coil · ensconce · embed

shelter

refuge

Place of safety

havenShelter from danger
hideawaySecluded place of refuge
retreatSanctuary or withdrawal

sanctuary · burrow · den · nook · hollow · harbor · cover · protection · cocoon · alcove

cozy

warmth

Heat you feel

comfortEase or soothing relief
blanketSoft bed covering
firesideArea beside the hearth

hearth · pillows · softness · snug · cushioned · toasty · fleece · quilt · downy · plush

Categories

body movementsflexion, bend, twist, standing, extension
enclosingenvelop, surround, wrap, encircle, encase
cozy home feelingswarmth, coziness, comfort, snugness, hygge
curl upfetal position, ball, tuck, coil, cocoon
hugshug, hugging, embrace, bear hug, group hug
resting positionslie down, lie flat, recline, repose, prone

Opposites

physical positioning/comfort

nestlerecoil

Backward force from discharge

pull away · shrink back · withdraw · separate · disengage

exposure/shelter

nestleexpose

Make known publicly

sprawl · spread out · stretch out · splay · uncover

emotional/physical approach vs. withdrawal

nestlerecoil

Backward force from discharge

shrink away · flinch · draw back · pull away · withdraw

Phrases

nest eggSaved money for later
rat's nestsSeverely matted hair clumps
empty nestHome without children anymore
bird's nestAvian home structure
hornet's nestAggressive insect hive
leave the nestBegin living independently

Family

nest, nests, nesting, nestling, nestled, nestles, nester, nesters, nestlings

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