transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈne-səl ]
verb
( nes·tled ; nes·tling -s(ə-)liŋ)
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English nestlian, from nest
Date: before 12th century
intransitive verb
1. archaic : nest 1
2. : to settle snugly or comfortably
3. : to lie in an inconspicuous or sheltered manner
transitive verb
1. : to settle, shelter, or house in or as if in a nest
the children were nestled all snug in their beds — Clement Moore
2. : to press closely and affectionately
nestle s a kitten in her arms
• nes·tler -s(ə-)lər noun