nestling
nestling
Definition
nest·ling (nest′liŋ)
nestling
Synonyms
nestling
Usage Examples
Preposition: on
- hillside: A cozy, detached character cottage nestling on a peaceful hillside overlooking the market town of Belper.
- bank: A unique and wonderland of Otters, waterfowl, Muntjac and Fallow deer nestling on the banks of the beautiful River Waveney.
Preposition: at
- foot: Our other local shop is based in Steyning, which is a really nice little village nestling at the foot of the downs.
Adjective modifier
- picturesque: TO MOST people Teignmouth is a pretty seaside town, a picturesque holiday destination nestling on the south Devon coast below Dartmoor.
- delightful: We journey south to Bakewell, a delightful Market town nestling in the Peak District.
- tiny: Shave Cross is a tiny hamlet nestling in the picturesque Marshwood Vale, in the glorious unspoiled countryside of west Dorset.
- beautiful: This beautiful cottage nestling in the hamlet of Armscote is ideal for touring either Shakespeare's Stratford or the Cotswolds.
Converse of object
- feed: Members of a group vie for the right to feed nestlings, undertake guard duty, even attack snakes.
Noun used with modifier
- hamlet: An agricultural hamlet nestling among the lush green fields 4.5 miles west of Padstow.
- cottage: A cozy, detached character cottage nestling on a peaceful hillside overlooking the market town of Belper.
- village: Our other local shop is based in Steyning, which is a really nice little village nestling at the foot of the downs.
- town: Originally a small silver mining town nestling in the valley running down to the sea.
- hotel: Inchnadamph Hotel is a long established family run fishing hotel nestling at the foot of Ben More.
- house: Valley View House is a charming granite house nestling in a traditional Cornish fishing cove.
Preposition: in
- valley: Originally a small silver mining town nestling in the valley running down to the sea.
- hamlet: Stable Cottage, Pengelly, Delabole An enchanting 18th century stone cottage nestling in the quiet hamlet of Pengelly.
- acre: Idyllic setting nestling in 7 acres of sand dunes.
- shadow: A stream of thirsty City workers pour into a pub nestling in the shadow of the London Stock Exchange.
- countryside: An idyllic south facing cottage nestling in beautiful open countryside.
- hill: Crook Cottage: A former shepherd's cottage nestling in the hills near the head of the remote and beautiful Ettrick Valley.
nestling Quotes
Wild air, world-mothering air, Nestling me everywhere.
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