word
Nestled
NEH-suhld
/ˈnɛsʌld/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
nestled
Dictionary meaning
Drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection.
Examples
- Saw a number of small houses nestled against the hillside.
Synonyms: snuggled
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