1. (

• cuddle ,
• nestle ,
• snuggle

) a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace ;

1. (

• 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. (

• cuddle ,

) hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth; "I cuddled the baby" ;