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nestling

/ˈnɛs.lɪŋ/

nestling in

nestlingnoun

nestlings

/ˈnɛs.lɪŋ/

Translations

птенец

The nestling was chirping loudly in the nest.

Птенец громко чирикал в гнезде.

Additional translations

гнездовье

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

fledgling

young bird

hatchling

chick

nestlinggerund / present participle

/ˈnɛslɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe birds or objects that are still in or occupying a nest; participial adjective from the verb “nestle”.

Definitions

Occupying or dwelling in a nest; newly hatched and residing in the nest.

The nestling chicks stretched their necks for food.

Synonyms

nestleverb

nestling

Gerund

nestled

Past Simple

nestled

Past Participle

nestling

Gerund

/ˈnɛs.əl/

Translations

уютиться

The cat likes to nestle in the warm blanket.

Кошка любит уютиться в тёплом одеяле.

гнездиться

The birds nestle in the trees during spring.

Птицы гнездятся на деревьях весной.

прижаться

She nestled against his shoulder for comfort.

Она прижалась к его плечу, чтобы успокоиться.

Additional translations

укрыться

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

nestlenoun

Definitions

A cozy or snug place where one can rest or settle comfortably.

The cat found a nestle among the cushions on the sofa.

nestleproper noun

Definitions

A Swiss multinational food and beverage company known for products such as chocolate, coffee, and dairy goods.

Nestle announced the launch of a new line of plant-based products.