nestling

listen to the pronunciation of nestling
Englisch - Englisch
A small bird that is still confined to the nest
Present participle of nestle
recently hatched
{n} a bird just hatched, a close person
A young bird which has not abandoned the nest
A nestling is a young bird that has not yet learned to fly. = fledgling. a very young bird that cannot leave its nest because it is not yet able to fly
A nest; a receptacle
young bird not yet fledged
{i} chick, bird that is not yet big enough to leave the nest; young child
Newly hatched; being yet in the nest
a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngsters"
nestle
To press oneself against another affectionately
nestle
To settle oneself comfortably and snugly
nestle
to adjust cozily in snug quarters
nestle
{v} to lie close, settle, cherish, move
Nestle
{i} Swiss corporation headquartered in Vevey, worldwide manufacturer and distributor of food products
nestle
To lie close and snug, as a bird in her nest; to cuddle up; to settle, as in a nest; to harbor; to take shelter
nestle
To build or sit upon a nest
nestle
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
nestle
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"
nestle
position comfortably; "The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow"
nestle
To cherish, as a bird her young
nestle
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
nestle
lie in a sheltered position; "The little cottage nestles in the forest"
nestle
To make and occupy a nest; to nest
nestle
To house, as in a nest
nestle
{f} nest, be settled comfortably, live; snuggle, curl up close to (especially for warmth); hold closely (like a baby), cuddle, make comfortable
nestle
To lie half-hidden or in shelter
nestle
position comfortably; "The baby nestled her head in her mother's elbow" lie in a sheltered position; "The little cottage nestles in the forest
nestle
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
nestle
lie in a sheltered position; "The little cottage nestles in the forest
nestle
a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
nestlings
plural of nestling
nestling
Favoriten