Definitions for nestling

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nestling nest·ling

Spelling: [nest-ling, nes-ling]

IPA: /ˈnɛst lɪŋ, ˈnɛs lɪŋ/

Nestling is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 247 anagrams from letters in nestling (egilnnst).

Definitions for nestling

noun

1. a young bird not yet old enough to leave the nest.
2. a young child or infant.

verb (used with object)

1. to settle or ensconce snugly:
2. to put or press confidingly or affectionately:
3. to provide with or settle in a nest, as a bird.

verb (used without object)

1. to lie close and snug, like a bird in a nest; snuggle or cuddle.
2. to lie or be located in a sheltered spot; be naturally or pleasantly situated:
3. Archaic. to make or have a nest. to make one's home; settle in a home.

Origin of nestling

Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at nest, -ling¹

Examples for nestling

"Ah, thou canst not," she whispered, nestling closer to him.

"I daresay not," she confessed, nestling the more closely in his arras.

"Oh, I slipped out," said Alicia, nestling beside her friend.

The pigeons were roosting and nestling all over her, on her hands, her waist, and her shoulders.

By her side, and nestling closely to her, is a young girl of fifteen,—her daughter.

Lay the baccalà chunks on top of the caramelized onions, nestling in all the chunks in one layer.

He obeyed, and she swung back again, nestling into the curve of his arm.

"I'm too happy to be teased, Eric," she answered, nestling to his side.

William did so like a true professional, nestling the mercifully quiet baby comfortably in the crook of his arm.

Flavia slipped her hand into his, nestling to him, and he put his arm about her.