cuddle

Noun

• a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

Verb

• hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth
  • I cuddled the baby
    

• 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
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  nestle , snuggle , nest , nuzzle , draw close