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nestling Definition

nest·ling (nestliŋ)

noun

  1. a young bird not yet ready to leave the nest
  2. a young child

Etymology: ME (akin to Ger nestling): see nest & -ling

nestling Synonyms

nestling

n.

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.

—Hopkins, SirAnthony