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nuzzle

/ˈnʌz.əl/

Translations

nuzzlenoun

nuzzles

/ˈnʌz.əl/

frottement affectueux du museauSurtout pour un animal ; avec le nez ou le visage.

The cat gave a gentle nuzzle against her owner's leg, seeking attention.

Le chat a fait un frottement affectueux du museau contre la jambe de sa maîtresse pour attirer son attention.

Synonyms

rub against

nuzzleverb

nuzzled

Past Simple

nuzzled

Past Participle

nuzzling

Gerund

/ˈnʌz.əl/

se blottir contreSens plus affectueux ou humain ; souvent avec une idée de confort.

She nuzzled into the warm blanket on a cold winter night.

Elle s'est blottie contre la couverture chaude lors d'une froide nuit d'hiver.

frotter doucement son museau contrePour un animal ; avec le nez ou le visage.

The cat nuzzled against my leg, seeking attention.

Le chat a frotté doucement son museau contre ma jambe pour attirer mon attention.

Synonyms

nuzzle against

nuzzle up

Definitions

nuzzlenoun

An affectionate rubbing or pressing with the nose or face against something or someone.

The cat gave a gentle nuzzle against her owner's leg, seeking attention.

nuzzleverb

To rub or push against gently with the nose or face.

The cat nuzzled against my leg, seeking attention.

To cuddle or snuggle up to someone or something.

She nuzzled into the warm blanket on a cold winter night.