to burrow or root with the nose, snout, etc., as an animal does

a rabbit nuzzling into the snow.

to thrust the nose, muzzle, etc.

The dog nuzzled up to his master.

to lie very close to someone or something; cuddle or snuggle up.

to root up with the nose, snout, etc.

training pigs to nuzzle truffles from the ground.

to touch or rub with the nose, snout, muzzle, etc.

to thrust the nose, muzzle, snout, etc., against or into

The horse was nuzzling my pocket for sugar.

to thrust (the nose or head), as into something.

to lie very close to; cuddle or snuggle up to.

an affectionate embrace or cuddle.

verb

bundle , burrow , caress , fondle , nestle , nudge , pet , snug , snuggle , cuddle , push