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nuzzling

/ˈnʌz.lɪŋ/

nuzzlingnoun

nuzzlings

Translations

ласковое трение носомЧасто о проявлении ласки животными или людьми

The kitten's nuzzling was a comforting gesture that made everyone smile.

Ласковое трение носом котёнка было успокаивающим жестом, который заставил всех улыбнуться.

Additional translations

прижимание носомО животном или человеке, выражающем нежность

Definitions

The act of gently rubbing or pushing one's nose or face against something or someone, often as a sign of affection.

The kitten's nuzzling was a comforting gesture that made everyone smile.

Synonyms

nuzzlinggerund / present participle

/ˈnʌzlɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe someone/something that is nuzzling.

Translations

ласкающийсяПризнак нежного поведения (чаще о животных)

The nuzzling puppy nestled against its owner's leg.

Ласкающийся щенок прижался к ноге хозяина.

Additional translations

прижимающийся носом

Definitions

Engaging in or characterized by gentle, affectionate rubbing or pushing with the nose or face.

The nuzzling puppy nestled against its owner's leg.

Synonyms

nuzzleverb

nuzzling

Gerund

nuzzled

Past Simple

nuzzled

Past Participle

nuzzling

Gerund

/ˈnʌz.əl/

Translations

прижаться

The cat likes to nuzzle against my leg.

Кошка любит прижаться к моей ноге.

тыкаться

The horse nuzzled its nose into the hay.

Лошадь тыкалась носом в сено.

Additional translations

тереться

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

nuzzle against

nuzzle up

nuzzlenoun

Definitions

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.