To move about in one's place, like a bird when shaping the interior of her nest or a young bird getting close to the parent; as, a child nestles
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"
If something such as a building nestles somewhere or if it is nestled somewhere, it is in that place and seems safe or sheltered. Nearby, nestling in the hills, was the children's home She nestled the eggs safely in the straw in Jim's basket
position comfortably; "The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow" lie in a sheltered position; "The little cottage nestles in the forest
If you nestle or are nestled somewhere, you move into a comfortable position, usually by pressing against someone or against something soft. John took one child into the crook of each arm and let them nestle against him Jade nestled her first child in her arms. = snuggle