/nuz"euhl/ , v. , nuzzled, nuzzling , n.
v.i.
1. to burrow or root with the nose, snout, etc., as an animal does: a rabbit nuzzling into the snow.
2. to thrust the nose, muzzle, etc.: The dog nuzzled up to his master.
3. to lie very close to someone or something; cuddle or snuggle up.
v.t.
4. to root up with the nose, snout, etc.: training pigs to nuzzle truffles from the ground.
5. to touch or rub with the nose, snout, muzzle, etc.
6. to thrust the nose, muzzle, snout, etc., against or into: The horse was nuzzling my pocket for sugar.
7. to thrust (the nose or head), as into something.
8. to lie very close to; cuddle or snuggle up to.
n.
9. an affectionate embrace or cuddle.
[ 1375-1425; late ME noselen to grovel; orig. uncert. ]