English to English
nest
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noun (n)
- a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young(noun.object)source: wordnet30
- a kind of gun emplacement(noun.artifact)Example:
A machine-gun nest.
A nest of snipers.
source: wordnet30 - a cosy or secluded retreat(noun.location)source: wordnet30
- a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality(noun.group)Example:
A nest of thieves.
source: wordnet30 - furniture pieces made to fit close together(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- The bed or receptacle prepared by a fowl for holding her eggs and for hatching and rearing her young.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- inhabit a nest, usually after building(verb.stative)Example:
Birds are nesting outside my window every Spring.
source: wordnet30 - fit together or fit inside(verb.contact)Example:
Nested bowls.
source: wordnet30 - move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position(verb.contact)source: wordnet30
- gather nests(verb.contact)source: wordnet30
- To build and occupy a nest.(verb)source: webster1913
- To put into a nest; to form a nest for.(verb)source: webster1913
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