Verb: nuzzle nú-zul
- Rub noses
"The horses nuzzled each other affectionately";
- nose
- Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cosy position
"We nuzzled against each other to keep warm";
- cuddle, snuggle, nestle, nest, draw close, cosy [Brit, Cdn], cosy up [Brit, Cdn], cozy up [N. Amer], cozy [N. Amer]
- Dig out with the snout
"the pig nuzzled the truffle"
Derived forms: nuzzling, nuzzles, nuzzled
Type of: caress, cling to, clutch, dig up, excavate, fondle, hold close, hold tight, turn up
Encyclopedia: Nuzzle