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nuzzling

/ˈnʌzlɪŋ/ /ˈnʌzəlɪŋ/

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verb

(of animals, lovers, etc) To touch someone or something with the nose.

Examples :

"She nuzzled her boyfriend in the cinema."

animal body action human

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verb

To nurse; to foster; to bring up.

Examples :

"The local animal shelter is nuzzling abandoned kittens, giving them the care they need to grow. "

animal action biology family

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verb

To nestle; to house, as in a nest.

Examples :

"The kitten was nuzzling into its mother's fur, trying to find the warmest spot. "

animal nature action

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verb

To go along with the nose to the ground, like a pig.

Examples :

"The piglet was nuzzling the mud, searching for scraps of food. "

animal action biology

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noun

The act of one who nuzzles.

Examples :

"The dog's nuzzling was a way of showing affection to its owner. "

animal action body