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NUZZLE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Dig out with the snout

Example:

the pig nuzzled the truffle

Classified under:

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging

Hypernyms (to "nuzzle" is one way to...):

dig up; excavate; turn up (find by digging in the ground)

Sentence frame:

Something ----s something

Sense 2

Meaning:

Rub noses

Synonyms:

nose; nuzzle

Classified under:

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging

Hypernyms (to "nuzzle" is one way to...):

caress; fondle (touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner)

Sentence frames:

Something ----s
Somebody ----s

Sense 3

Meaning:

Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

Example:

The children snuggled into their sleeping bags

Synonyms:

cuddle; draw close; nest; nestle; nuzzle; snuggle

Classified under:

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging

Hypernyms (to "nuzzle" is one way to...):

cling to; clutch; hold close; hold tight (hold firmly, usually with one's hands)

Verb group:

nestle; snuggle (position comfortably)

draw close (pull towards oneself)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s PP

Sentence examples:

Sam and Sue nuzzle

Sam cannot nuzzle Sue

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