1 [no obj] : to lie comfortably close to or against someone or something
▪ The puppy nestled (up) against the sleeping boy. 2 [+ obj] : to place (something) close to, next to, or within something
▪ He nestled his head against his mother's shoulder. ▪ She carefully nestled the hamster into its cage. — often used as (be) nestled ▪ The vacation resort was nestled among the hills. ▪ Campsites were nestled along the river. ▪ His wife's head was nestled against his chest. 3 [no obj] : to land or settle softly into something
▪ The fly ball nestled into the outfielder's glove.
▪ The puppy nestled (up) against the sleeping boy.
▪ He nestled his head against his mother's shoulder. ▪ She carefully nestled the hamster into its cage. — often used as (be) nestled ▪ The vacation resort was nestled among the hills. ▪ Campsites were nestled along the river. ▪ His wife's head was nestled against his chest.
▪ The fly ball nestled into the outfielder's glove.





