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Meaning of the word nuzzle in English

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nuzzle

US /ˈnʌz.əl/
UK /ˈnʌz.əl/
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Verb

to rub or push gently against someone or something with the nose and mouth

Example:
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The puppy began to nuzzle its owner's hand.
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She watched her baby nuzzle into her chest.
Synonym:
snuggle cuddle burrow nestle rub
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Related Word:
nuzzling