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nuzzle

nuz·zle [ núzz'l ]


verb  (past and past participle nuz·zled, present participle nuz·zling, 3rd person present singular nuz·zles)
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb rub something with nose: to rub or push something gently with the nose, especially as a way of showing affection

2. intransitive verb rub something with face: to make affectionate rubbing or stroking movements with the face



noun  (plural nuz·zles)
Definition:
 
rubbing movement: a rubbing or stroking movement with the nose or face

[15th century. Origin ?]

nuz·zler noun
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