Used in a Sentence

nuzzle

How to use nuzzle in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for nuzzle.

Editorial note

Then it would swim over and nuzzle its neighbor.

Examples9
Definitions3
Parts of speech1

Quick take

move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of nuzzle gathered in one view.

verb

move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"

verb

rub noses

verb

dig out with the snout; "the pig nuzzled the truffle"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for nuzzle.

verb

move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"

verb

rub noses

verb

dig out with the snout; "the pig nuzzled the truffle"

Example sentences

1

Then it would swim over and nuzzle its neighbor.

2

He'd come and nuzzle his head into you and lay on your lap or chest until you petted him.

3

A hard "inspirational" quote to nuzzle up to.

4

You can try what I always did in high school: bend over your desk and nuzzle into the crook of your elbow.

5

One will come to you when she wants and climb up on your chest wrapping her paws around your neck and nuzzle you for as long as she needs.

6

She grabs my face with both her hands and declares “Sooooo scratchy!” and then squeals and laughs when I nuzzle her cheek with mine and pretend to be a horse.

7

An octopus will nuzzle the hand of a familiar, well-liked human with its tentacles, or squirt water at a despised human from its tank.

8

Don't many cats like to lick or nuzzle people's hands & faces?If by basic understanding of the underlying processes, such transmission is likely – just not yet proven – is Cornell giving responsible advice?

9

Previous attempts, like C++ and D, have diverged too much from the simplicity of "I can imagine what the assembly code for this function will look like based on the compiler in my head", Rust has some attraction, but nim and zig and Jai and v are all emerging to nuzzle into that niche by restricting their feature set.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use nuzzle in a sentence?

Then it would swim over and nuzzle its neighbor.

What does nuzzle mean?

move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"

What part of speech is nuzzle?

nuzzle is commonly used as verb.