单词 | nuzzle |
释义 | nuzzle /nuz"euhl/, v. , nuzzled, nuzzling, n. v.i. 1. to burrow or root with the nose, snout, etc., as an animal does: a rabbit nuzzling into the snow. 2. to thrust the nose, muzzle, etc.: The dog nuzzled up to his master. 3. to lie very close to someone or something; cuddle or snuggle up. v.t. 4. to root up with the nose, snout, etc.: training pigs to nuzzle truffles from the ground. 5. to touch or rub with the nose, snout, muzzle, etc. 6. to thrust the nose, muzzle, snout, etc., against or into: The horse was nuzzling my pocket for sugar. 7. to thrust (the nose or head), as into something. 8. to lie very close to; cuddle or snuggle up to. n. 9. an affectionate embrace or cuddle. [1375-1425; late ME noselen to grovel; orig. uncert.] |
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