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cuddle

/ cuddle /

noun/verb

noun Sense 1

a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

Type of:

embrace embracing

Derived:

snuggle nestle nest nuzzle draw close

verb Sense 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"

Type of:

cling to hold close hold tight

Derived:

nestle snuggle caressing cuddling fondling

Verb group:

nestle snuggle draw close

Usage Patterns:

Somebody ----s something

Somebody ----s something with something

verb Sense 3

hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth

"I cuddled the baby"

Type of:

embrace hug bosom

Derived:

nestle snuggle caressing cuddling fondling

Usage Patterns:

Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something

Somebody ----s something with something

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