[
UK
/nˈʌzəl/
]
[ US /ˈnəzəɫ/ ]
[ US /ˈnəzəɫ/ ]
VERB
-
dig out with the snout
the pig nuzzled the truffle - rub noses
-
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
How To Use nuzzle In A Sentence
- He nuzzled his nose against the crook of my neck before abruptly letting me go.
- She trotted over to Wulf and nuzzled her nose against his free hand.
- His hands dropped to her waist, and he nuzzled her neck with his lips. At Hidden Falls
- My dog came and nuzzled my foot to try and cheer me up.
- I imagine that an acupuncture session is fairly relaxing for the pet - the article indicates that the animal isthe center of attention during these exercises – they are petted, nuzzled, spoken to in calming adult-cooing baby language, placed on warm blankets with candle light and soft music, perhaps? Pet Acupunture – Grrrrr! Ruff! « Biodork
- Both of the world's fattest cats came over for a nuzzle.
- He leaned down and nuzzled his nose under John's ear, whispering as he continued.
- Snuggly level: Quite a leg-rubber, nuzzler and I love getting cuddles from my Mummy. 22nd October '03
- The dog nuzzled up to/against me on the sofa.
- With a good vet. doing this, your pet has had a good treat, and goes to sleep while getting nuzzled in your arms. Your dog is very old and very sick and you know it's time to have him put to sleep.