nuzzle

Example Sentences

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The great beast nuzzled the horsehair wig with her nose and sniffed at the soup.

From Literature

After freeing himself from the nest of yellow curls on Lady Constance’s head, the surprised squirrel leaped onto Cassiopeia’s shoulder for a quick nuzzle and a biscuit crumb before skittering away.

From Literature

Lily and the other calves suddenly swarmed around Roz and nuzzled her legs.

From Literature

“I don’t want to lose a finger,” Marc said as a chestnut horse nuzzled his palm.

From Los Angeles Times

He followed this pair across rocky hillside for a couple of hours and took his shot when the male paused to nuzzle the female.

From BBC