Definitions for nestling

Overview of noun nestling

The noun nestling has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) nestling, baby bird

(young bird not yet fledged)

2. child, kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry, tiddler, tike, tyke, fry, nestling

(a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster")

Overview of verb nestle

The verb nestle has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (5) 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")