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nestle

/ˈnesl/verb

उच्चारण नेसल

आराम से सिमटकर बैठना या लेटना

Core word

verb
  1. 1

    [I] + adv./prep.

    to sit or lie down in a warm or soft place

    आराम से सिमटकर बैठना या लेटना

    • The puppy nestled against its mother.
    • She nestled down under the blanket.
    • The child nestled against her father's shoulder and fell asleep.
    + 2 more examples
    • The cat nestled into the warm laundry basket.
    • Birds nestle together in the cold winter.

    Synonyms snuggle cuddle curl up huddle

  2. 2

    [T] ~ sth/sb + adv./prep.

    to put or hold somebody or something in a comfortable position in a warm or soft place

    प्यार से सटाकर रखना, सहेजकर रखना

    • Radhika nestled the baby in her arms.
    • The kitten nestled among the cushions on the sofa.
    • She nestled the sleeping puppy in her lap.
    + 2 more examples
    • He nestled the phone between his ear and shoulder.
    • Mohan nestled the little bird in his cupped hands.

    Synonyms cradle hold

  3. 3

    [I] + adv./prep.

    to be located in a position that is protected, sheltered or partly hidden

    (सुरक्षित, छिपी जगह पर) बसा होना

    • The village nestles in a valley between the hills.
    • a small temple nestled among the trees
    • The cottage nestles at the foot of the mountain.
    + 2 more examples
    • Small shops nestle between the old buildings of the lane.
    • A lake nestled among the hills glittered in the sun.

    Synonyms lie sit be tucked away

≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

snuggle cuddle curl up huddle cradle hold lie sit be tucked away

§Grammar and usage

The t in nestle is silent, so it sounds like NES-ul.

Nestle का t मौन (silent) होता है, इसलिए इसे NES-ul बोला जाता है।