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Calculated Shard: 122 (from laksa043)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa122.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/nestle","crawl_time":1775893162,"first_indexed_time":1472498476,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,merriam-webster!www,\/dictionary\/nestle s443","src_root_hash":"12021194709005532322","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"NESTLE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster","meta_descriptions":["The meaning of NESTLE is nest. How to use nestle in a sentence."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"intransitive verb\n1\n2\n:\nto settle snugly or comfortably\n3\n:\nto lie in an inconspicuous or sheltered manner\ntransitive verb\n1\n:\nto settle, shelter, or house in or as if in a nest\n… the children were\nnestled\nall snug in their beds …\n—\nClement Moore\n2\n:\nto press closely and affectionately\nnestles\na kitten in her arms\nExamples of\nnestle\nin a Sentence\nHe\nnestled\nhis head against his mother's shoulder.\nShe carefully\nnestled\nthe hamster into its cage.\nThe fly ball\nnestled\ninto the outfielder's glove.\nRecent Examples on the Web\nExamples are automatically compiled from online sources to \n                    show current usage.\nRead More\nOpinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.\nSend us feedback\n.\nClavius can be recognized by dint of an arcing line of impact craters\nnestled\nwithin its 143-mile (230 km) expanse, along with the Porter and Rutherford impact sites, which overlap part of its northeastern and southeastern rim.\n—\nAnthony Wood,\nSpace.com\n, 3 Apr. 2026\nThe hallways and rooms of the historic Odd Fellows Building\nnestled\nin the Sweet Auburn neighborhood were once a hub for Black businesses and social life in the early 20th century.\n—\nRiley Bunch,\nAJC.com\n, 2 Apr. 2026\nThe metal tip was\nnestling\nagainst the uppermost layer of his nail.\n—\nKate Crane,\nRolling Stone\n, 2 Apr. 2026\nBut eagle-eyed social media sleuths have pointed out one possible problem - the picturesque place of worship\nnestled\nin the green hills of Virginia featured on the cover appears to show a United Methodist church, not a Catholic one.\n—\nMary Walrath-Holdridge,\nUSA Today\n, 2 Apr. 2026\nSee All Example Sentences for\nnestle\nWord History\nEtymology\nMiddle English, from Old English\nnestlian\n, from\nnest\nFirst Known Use\nbefore the 12th century, in the meaning defined at\nintransitive sense 1\nTime Traveler\nThe first known use of\nnestle\nwas\n                                        before the 12th century","attrs_markdown":"[Chatbot](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/chatbot)\n\n- [Chatbot](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/chatbot)\n- [Games](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/games)\n- [Word of the Day](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/word-of-the-day)\n- [Grammar](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/grammar)\n- [Word Finder](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/wordfinder)\n- [Slang](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/slang)\n- New [Newsletters](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/newsletters)\n- [Wordplay](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/wordplay)\n- [Rhymes](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/rhymes)\n- [Thesaurus](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/thesaurus)\n- [Join MWU](https:\/\/unabridged.merriam-webster.com\/check-redirect-premium?utm_source=mw&utm_medium=global-nav-join&utm_campaign=evergreen)\n- More\n  - 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She carefully *nestled* the hamster into its cage.      The fly ball *nestled* into the outfielder's glove.\n\nRecent Examples on the Web\n\nExamples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage.   [Read More](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/nestle)  Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. [Send us feedback](https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1GAQr3Kn1cURCVHUA82hAga1Wv8DCH0IuqDLRUrOpN7M\/viewform?ts=63f4f653&entry.1515682415=https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary%2Fnestle).\n\nClavius can be recognized by dint of an arcing line of impact craters *nestled* within its 143-mile (230 km) expanse, along with the Porter and Rutherford impact sites, which overlap part of its northeastern and southeastern rim.\n\n—\n\nAnthony Wood, *Space.com*, 3 Apr. 2026\n\nThe hallways and rooms of the historic Odd Fellows Building *nestled* in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood were once a hub for Black businesses and social life in the early 20th century.\n\n—\n\nRiley Bunch, *AJC.com*, 2 Apr. 2026\n\nThe metal tip was *nestling* against the uppermost layer of his nail.\n\n—\n\nKate Crane, *Rolling Stone*, 2 Apr. 2026\n\nBut eagle-eyed social media sleuths have pointed out one possible problem - the picturesque place of worship *nestled* in the green hills of Virginia featured on the cover appears to show a United Methodist church, not a Catholic one.\n\n—\n\nMary Walrath-Holdridge, *USA Today*, 2 Apr. 2026\n\n[See All Example Sentences for *nestle*](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/sentences\/nestle)\n\n## Word History\nEtymology\n\nMiddle English, from Old English *nestlian*, from *nest*\n\nFirst Known Use\n\nbefore the 12th century, in the meaning defined at [intransitive sense 1](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/nestle#h1)\n\nTime Traveler\n\nThe first known use of *nestle* was before the 12th century\n\n[See more words from the same century](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/time-traveler\/before-12th-century?src=defrecirc-timetraveler-etycard)\n\n## Rhymes for *nestle*\n- [cresol](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/cresol)\n- [decile](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/decile)\n- [pestle](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/pestle)\n- [sessile](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/sessile)\n- [trestle](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/trestle)\n- [vessel](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/vessel)\n- [wessel](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/wessel)\n- [wrestle](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/wrestle)\n- [subsessile](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/subsessile)\n\n[See All Rhymes for *nestle*](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/rhymes\/perfect\/nestle)\n\n## Browse Nearby Words\n[nest fungus](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/nest%20fungus)\n\nnestle\n\n[nestler](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/nestler)\n\n[See all Nearby Words](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/browse\/dictionary\/n\/9)\n\n## Cite this Entry\nStyle\n\n“Nestle.” *Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary*, Merriam-Webster, https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/nestle. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dist-cross-dungarees\/2026-04-07--19-04-21-yjnin\/images\/svg\/redesign\/copy-icon.svg)Copy Citation](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/nestle)\n\n## Kids Definition\nnestle\n\nverb\n\nnes·tle\n\n[ˈnes-əl](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/nestle?pronunciation&lang=en_us&dir=n&file=nestle01 \"How to pronounce nestle (audio)\")\n\nnestled; nestling\n\n[\\-(ə-)liŋ](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/nestle?pronunciation&lang=en_us&dir=n&file=nestle02 \"How to pronounce nestle (audio)\")\n\n1\n\n**:** to lie close and snug **:** [cuddle](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/cuddle#kidsdictionary)\n\n2\n\n**:** to settle as if in a nest\n\nnestler\n\n[\\-(ə-)lər](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/nestle?pronunciation&lang=en_us&dir=n&file=nestle03 \"How to pronounce nestle (audio)\")\n\nnoun\n\n## More from Merriam-Webster on *nestle*\nNglish: [Translation of *nestle* for Spanish Speakers](http:\/\/www.nglish.com\/spanish\/nestle)\n\nLast Updated:\n\n4 Apr 2026\n\n\\- Updated example sentences\n\nLove words? 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She carefully *nestled* the hamster into its cage.      The fly ball *nestled* into the outfielder's glove.\n\nRecent Examples on the Web\n\nExamples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage.   [Read More](https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/nestle)  Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. 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Boilerpipe Text	intransitive verb 1 2 : to settle snugly or comfortably 3 : to lie in an inconspicuous or sheltered manner transitive verb 1 : to settle, shelter, or house in or as if in a nest … the children were nestled all snug in their beds … — Clement Moore 2 : to press closely and affectionately nestles a kitten in her arms Examples of nestle in a Sentence He nestled his head against his mother's shoulder. She carefully nestled the hamster into its cage. The fly ball nestled into the outfielder's glove. Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Clavius can be recognized by dint of an arcing line of impact craters nestled within its 143-mile (230 km) expanse, along with the Porter and Rutherford impact sites, which overlap part of its northeastern and southeastern rim. — Anthony Wood, Space.com , 3 Apr. 2026 The hallways and rooms of the historic Odd Fellows Building nestled in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood were once a hub for Black businesses and social life in the early 20th century. — Riley Bunch, AJC.com , 2 Apr. 2026 The metal tip was nestling against the uppermost layer of his nail. — Kate Crane, Rolling Stone , 2 Apr. 2026 But eagle-eyed social media sleuths have pointed out one possible problem - the picturesque place of worship nestled in the green hills of Virginia featured on the cover appears to show a United Methodist church, not a Catholic one. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today , 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nestle Word History Etymology Middle English, from Old English nestlian , from nest First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Time Traveler The first known use of nestle was before the 12th century
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[Log In](https://www.merriam-webster.com/login) # nestle ## [verb](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/verb) nes·tle [ˈne-səl](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle?pronunciation&lang=en_us&dir=n&file=nestle01 "How to pronounce nestle (audio)") nestled; nestling [ˈne-s(ə-)liŋ](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle?pronunciation&lang=en_us&dir=n&file=nestle02 "How to pronounce nestle (audio)") [Synonyms of nestle](https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestle) Simple Definition A Simple Definition is available from our Learner's Dictionary to help you understand the meaning faster. [intransitive verb](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intransitive) 1 archaic : [nest sense 1](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nest) 2 : to settle snugly or comfortably 3 : to lie in an inconspicuous or sheltered manner [transitive verb](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transitive) 1 : to settle, shelter, or house in or as if in a nest … the children were nestled all snug in their beds … — Clement Moore 2 : to press closely and affectionately nestles a kitten in her arms nestler [ˈne-s(ə-)lər](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle?pronunciation&lang=en_us&dir=n&file=nestle03 "How to pronounce nestle (audio)") noun ## Synonyms of nestle Relevance - [snuggle](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snuggle) - [cuddle](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuddle) - [nuzzle](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nuzzle) [See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestle) ## Examples of nestle in a Sentence He nestled his head against his mother's shoulder. She carefully nestled the hamster into its cage. The fly ball nestled into the outfielder's glove. Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. [Read More](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle) Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. [Send us feedback](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GAQr3Kn1cURCVHUA82hAga1Wv8DCH0IuqDLRUrOpN7M/viewform?ts=63f4f653&entry.1515682415=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary%2Fnestle). Clavius can be recognized by dint of an arcing line of impact craters nestled within its 143-mile (230 km) expanse, along with the Porter and Rutherford impact sites, which overlap part of its northeastern and southeastern rim. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026 The hallways and rooms of the historic Odd Fellows Building nestled in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood were once a hub for Black businesses and social life in the early 20th century. — Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026 The metal tip was nestling against the uppermost layer of his nail. — Kate Crane, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026 But eagle-eyed social media sleuths have pointed out one possible problem - the picturesque place of worship nestled in the green hills of Virginia featured on the cover appears to show a United Methodist church, not a Catholic one. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 [See All Example Sentences for nestle](https://www.merriam-webster.com/sentences/nestle) ## Word History Etymology Middle English, from Old English nestlian, from nest First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at [intransitive sense 1](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle#h1) Time Traveler The first known use of nestle was before the 12th century [See more words from the same century](https://www.merriam-webster.com/time-traveler/before-12th-century?src=defrecirc-timetraveler-etycard) ## Rhymes for nestle - [cresol](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cresol) - [decile](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decile) - [pestle](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pestle) - [sessile](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sessile) - [trestle](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trestle) - [vessel](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vessel) - [wessel](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wessel) - [wrestle](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrestle) - [subsessile](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subsessile) [See All Rhymes for nestle](https://www.merriam-webster.com/rhymes/perfect/nestle) ## Browse Nearby Words [nest fungus](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nest%20fungus) nestle [nestler](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestler) [See all Nearby Words](https://www.merriam-webster.com/browse/dictionary/n/9) ## Cite this Entry Style “Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle. 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Readable Markdown	[intransitive verb](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intransitive) 1 2 : to settle snugly or comfortably 3 : to lie in an inconspicuous or sheltered manner [transitive verb](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transitive) 1 : to settle, shelter, or house in or as if in a nest … the children were nestled all snug in their beds …— Clement Moore 2 : to press closely and affectionately nestles a kitten in her arms Examples of nestle in a Sentence He nestled his head against his mother's shoulder. She carefully nestled the hamster into its cage. The fly ball nestled into the outfielder's glove. Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. [Read More](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle) Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. [Send us feedback](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GAQr3Kn1cURCVHUA82hAga1Wv8DCH0IuqDLRUrOpN7M/viewform?ts=63f4f653&entry.1515682415=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary%2Fnestle). Clavius can be recognized by dint of an arcing line of impact craters nestled within its 143-mile (230 km) expanse, along with the Porter and Rutherford impact sites, which overlap part of its northeastern and southeastern rim. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026 The hallways and rooms of the historic Odd Fellows Building nestled in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood were once a hub for Black businesses and social life in the early 20th century. — Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026 The metal tip was nestling against the uppermost layer of his nail. — Kate Crane, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026 But eagle-eyed social media sleuths have pointed out one possible problem - the picturesque place of worship nestled in the green hills of Virginia featured on the cover appears to show a United Methodist church, not a Catholic one. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 [See All Example Sentences for nestle](https://www.merriam-webster.com/sentences/nestle) Word History Etymology Middle English, from Old English nestlian, from nest First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at [intransitive sense 1](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle#h1) Time Traveler The first known use of nestle was before the 12th century
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