cuddle cuddle /ˈkʌdəl/

noun

1. A close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace  ( cuddle , nestle , snuggle )
   a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
   

verb

1. () Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position  ( nest , cosy up [Canadian, British] , draw close , cuddle , nestle , nuzzle , snuggle )
   move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
    We cuddled against each other to keep warm
   We cuddled against each other to keep warm
    The children snuggled into their sleeping bags
   The children snuggled into their sleeping bags
   
2. () Hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth  ( cuddle )
   hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth
    I cuddled the baby
   I cuddled the baby