1. (

• cuddle ,
• nestle ,
• snuggle

) a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace ;

1. (

• cuddle ,
• snuggle ,
• nestle ,
• nest ,
• nuzzle ,
• draw_close

) move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags" ;

2. (

• nestle

) lie in a sheltered position; "The little cottage nestles in the forest" ;

3. (

• nestle ,
• snuggle ,

) position comfortably; "The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow" ;