# nestle

Pronunciation: say "NES-uhl" /ˈnɛsəl/

## Verb

1. To lie half-hidden, or in a sheltered spot.
   - Simple: To lie in a sheltered place, or partly hidden by the things around it.
   - _The village nestles in a narrow valley between two mountains._
   - _Small farms nestle among the rolling hills north of town._
2. To settle into a snug, comfortable position, often pressing close against someone or something.
   - Simple: To get into a warm, comfortable position, often by pressing close to someone.
   - _The children nestle under thick blankets on the porch to watch the stars._
   - _She nestled deep into the armchair with a mug of cocoa._
3. To move or place something into a comfortable position.
   - Simple: To move or put something into a comfortable position.
   - _She nestled her head against his shoulder as the train pulled away._
   - _Nestle the eggs in a bed of straw so they won't crack on the way home._

## Verb

4. To build a nest or sit upon one. *(archaic)*
   - Simple: Of a bird, to build a nest or sit on one.
5. Of a bird, to rear and tend its own chicks. *(archaic)*
   - Simple: Of a bird, to take care of its baby birds.

## Origin

Old English nistlan or nestlian ("to make or build a nest") goes back to Proto-West Germanic *nistilōn and became Middle English nestelen. In form it is nest plus -le. Dutch nestelen ("to nest, nestle") is comparable.

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