cuddle

nouns

a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
cuddle, nestle, snuggle
is derived from
cuddly

verbs

move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
"We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"
cuddle, draw close, nest, nestle, nuzzle, snuggle
is derived from
cuddling
hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth
"I cuddled the baby"
cuddle
is derived from
cuddling
is a type of (narrower)
squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
"Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"
bosom, embrace, hug, squeeze