Nuzzle (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Rub noses.

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Nose

Hypernyms

• Fondle

Meaning ²

Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Snuggle
• Nest
• Draw Close
• Cuddle
• Nestle

Hypernyms

• Cling To
• Clutch
• Hold Close
• Hold Tight

Meaning ³

Dig out with the snout; "the pig nuzzled the truffle".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Hypernyms

• Dig Up
• Turn Up