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Cuddle

noun

A close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace. Synonyms: nestle, snuggle.

verb

(past & past part. cuddled; pres. part. cuddling)

Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position. Synonyms: draw close, nest, nestle, nuzzle, snuggle. "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"

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

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"Cuddle" Quotes from Famous Books

... a bag could beat The box possessed by Miss Pandora, 'Tis that in which there cuddle neat The tools to shape the flying Fourer. Gentlemen, watch the purple ball! Gentlemen, keep your wits in tether! Take your joy with the heart of a boy Under the dome ...

— More Cricket Songs • Norman Gale

... can't cuddle a rooster as you can a kitten. Who ever heard of petting a rooster? Better take little Tom. I want to find a good ...

— Rainbow Valley • Lucy Maud Montgomery

... white rooster. He looked almost like a toy, he was so tiny. With a glad little crow he flew straight up to Mary's shoulder, where he began to peck at the cherries. He ate very daintily. Sometimes he would stop eating and cuddle down on Mary's shoulder. When the ripe red treat was all eaten he gave another glad ...

— Five Little Friends • Sherred Willcox Adams

... morning, though the sun had not yet shown up. Three other heads appeared in view instantly, for the sleepers had been satisfied to cuddle in their warm coverings, on account of the chill of the night, which must have gradually crept into the tent ...

— Chums of the Camp Fire • Lawrence J. Leslie

... Voice choked again, just a little bit, and said: 'Well—here goes, then. Once upon a time—but first, can you move your right hand? Turn it just a little bit more this way. There! Cuddle it down! Now, you see, I've made a little home for it in mine. Ouch! Don't press down too hard! I think my wrist is broken. All ready, then? You won't cry another cry? Promise? All right then. Here goes. Once ...

— The Indiscreet Letter • Eleanor Hallowell Abbott

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