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1. Drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
   "saw a number of small houses nestled against the hillside"
   - snuggled

1. Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cosy position
   "We nestled against each other to keep warm"
   - cuddle, snuggle, nest, nuzzle, draw close
    
2. Lie in a sheltered position
   "The little cottage nestles in the forest"
    
3. Position comfortably
   "The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow"
   - snuggle

See also: close

Type of: cling to, clutch, hold close, hold tight, lay, lie, place, pose, position, put, set

Encyclopedia: Nestle