nestling

Plural: nestlings

Noun

• A young bird still in the nest or recently hatched.
• young bird not yet fledged
• a young person of either sex
• A small, young bird that is still confined to the nest.
• A nest; a receptacle.
• The act of one who nestles.

Verb

• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
• lie in a sheltered position
• position comfortably
• present participle and gerund of nestle

Examples

• The small collection of high-value letters on his rack was like a nestling, ready to fly.

Synonyms

baby bird, child, cuddle, draw close, fry, kid, minor, nest, nestle, nipper, nuzzle, shaver, small fry, snuggle, tiddler, tike, tyke, youngster, quab

Related Words

fledgling, hatchling