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nestling

UK
/ˈnɛs.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈnɛs.lɪŋ/
nestling in

Translations

nestlinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈnɛslɪŋ/
US
/ˈnɛslɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe birds or objects that are still in or occupying a nest; participial adjective from the verb “nestle”.
Synonyms
huddled
burrowed
cuddled
nuzzling
sheltered
nestled
snug
cozy
ensconced
tucked
nestlingnoun
nestlings
pl
UK
/ˈnɛs.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈnɛs.lɪŋ/
The nestling was chirping loudly in the nest.
Птенец громко чирикал в гнезде.
Additional translations
гнездовье
Synonyms
fledgling
young bird
hatchling
chick
nestleverb

nestling

Gerund

nestled
Past Simple
nestled
Past Participle
nestling
Gerund
UK
/ˈnɛs.əl/
US
/ˈnɛs.əl/
The cat likes to nestle in the warm blanket.
Кошка любит уютиться в тёплом одеяле.
The birds nestle in the trees during spring.
Птицы гнездятся на деревьях весной.
She nestled against his shoulder for comfort.
Она прижалась к его плечу, чтобы успокоиться.
Additional translations
укрыться
Synonyms
snuggle
nest
ensconce
huddle
cuddle
settle

Definitions

nestlinggerund / present participle
Occupying or dwelling in a nest; newly hatched and residing in the nest.
The nestling chicks stretched their necks for food.
nestlingnoun
A young bird that is not yet old enough to leave the nest.
The mother bird returned to the nest to feed the hungry nestlings.
A person or thing that is in a protected or sheltered position.
The small village was a nestling in the valley, surrounded by towering mountains.
nestleverb
To settle or lie comfortably within or against something.
The cat nestled into the warm blanket on the couch.
To place or position something snugly or comfortably.
She nestled the baby in her arms, ensuring he was safe and warm.
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