nuzzle

• Verbo usado para descrever o ato de esfregar ou encostar suavemente o nariz ou o rosto em alguém ou algo, frequentemente como sinal de carinho ou afeto.

A verb used to describe the act of gently rubbing or pressing the nose or face against someone or something, often as a sign of affection.

1. Snuggle or nestleB2informal

   To press or rub gently against someone or something, often with the nose or face, as a sign of affection or to get comfortable.

   Aninhar-se

   • The puppy nuzzled into its owner's lap.
   • She nuzzled her face into the soft pillow.
   • The child nuzzled against his mother's shoulder.

   Sinônimosburrowcuddlenestlenudgesnuggle

2. Rub nosesB2informal

   To touch or rub with the nose, often as a gesture of affection or greeting.

   Esfregar o nariz

   • The two horses nuzzled each other gently.
   • He nuzzled her cheek before saying goodbye.
   • The cat nuzzled my hand, asking for attention.

   Sinônimosnosenudge

3. Dig with the snoutC1formal

   To push or dig with the nose or snout, especially in search of food or to create a space.

   Fossar com o focinho

   • The pig nuzzled the ground for truffles.
   • The badger nuzzled a hole under the fence.
   • The dog nuzzled its way through the pile of leaves.

   Sinônimosburrowforagegrubnoseroot