English verb: nuzzle | |||
1. | nuzzle (contact) move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position | ||
Samples | We cuddled against each other to keep warm. The children snuggled into their sleeping bags. | ||
Examples | Sam and Sue nuzzle, Sam cannot nuzzle Sue | ||
Synonyms | cuddle, draw close, nest, nestle, snuggle | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cling to, clutch, hold close, hold tight | ||
Verb group | draw close, nestle, snuggle | ||
2. | nuzzle (contact) rub noses | ||
Synonyms | nose | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | caress, fondle | ||
3. | nuzzle (contact) dig out with the snout | ||
Samples | The pig nuzzled the truffle. | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | dig up, excavate, turn up | ||