nuzzles
Burrows in affectionately
Nuzzles is the verb nuzzle inflected for third person or as a plural noun.
To nuzzle is to push or rub gently with the nose or face, expressing affection or seeking comfort: The cat nuzzles against my leg.
Animals nuzzle their young; lovers nuzzle each other's necks.
The word suggests warmth and tenderness.
As a noun, nuzzles are instances of such gentle contact.
Animal's nose area
- snoutBeast's protruding face
- noseOlfactory facial organ
- whiskersFacial sensory hairs
- furAnimal body hair
puppies · kittens · horses · foals · lambs · calves · nickers · nudges
Head-body junction
whispers · kisses · caresses · intimate · lovers · couples · embrace · tender
muzzle
Animal's nose area
fur · puppies · kittens · horses · foals · lambs · calves · nickers · nudges · licks
neck
Head-body junction
shoulder · whispers · kisses · caresses · intimate · lovers · couples · embrace · tender · gentle
snuggles
Embraces cozily for comfort
nestles · rubs · presses · puzzles · caresses · buries · tucks · nudges · brushes · leans
nursing
Medical caretaking profession
- rootingActively cheering someone on
- latchingSecuring with a catch
- breastfeedingLactation-based infant nourishment
newborn · baby · cheek · skin-to-skin · cradling · soothing · feeding · comfort · mother · bonding