"cuddle" in the noun sense

1. cuddle, nestle, snuggle

a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

"cuddle" in the verb sense

1. cuddle, snuggle, nestle, nest, nuzzle, draw close

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"

2. cuddle

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

"I cuddled the baby"

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