Understanding the meaning of nest

nest

/nɛst/

verb
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
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Similar:

cuddle draw close nestle nuzzle snuggle

type of:
clutch hold close hold tight cling to
noun
a cosy or secluded retreat
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type of:
retreat
noun
a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
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"a nest of thieves"

type of:
mob ring pack gang
noun
a kind of gun emplacement
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"a machine-gun nest" "a nest of snipers"

type of:
gun emplacement weapons emplacement
noun
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
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type of:
natural object
verb
fit together or fit inside
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"nested bowls"

type of:
implant engraft embed plant imbed
noun
furniture pieces made to fit close together
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type of:
piece of furniture article of furniture furniture
verb
gather nests
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type of:
pull together garner collect gather
verb
inhabit a nest, usually after building
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"birds are nesting outside my window every Spring"

type of:
dwell live populate inhabit

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