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/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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