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| 1. | [ noun ] a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young | |
| Related terms: | natural_object mouse_nest wasp's_nest bird's_nest drey nidus beehive | |
| 2. | [ verb ] inhabit a nest, usually after building | |
| Examples: | "birds are nesting outside my window every Spring" |
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| Related terms: | inhabit nester | |
| 3. | [ verb ] fit together or fit inside | |
| Examples: | "nested bowls" |
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| Related terms: | implant nester | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (military) a kind of gun emplacement | |
| Examples: | "a machine-gun nest" "a nest of snipers" |
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| Related terms: | gun_emplacement | |
| 5. | [ verb ] move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position | |
| Synonyms: | nestle snuggle cuddle draw_close nuzzle | |
| Examples: | "We cuddled against each other to keep warm" "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags" |
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| Related terms: | cling_to draw_close nestle caressing cuddle | |
| 6. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 26223 | |
| 7. | [ noun ] a cosy or secluded retreat | |
| Related terms: | retreat | |
| 8. | [ verb ] gather nests | |
| Related terms: | gather nester | |
| 9. | [ noun ] (law,criminal law) a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality | |
| Examples: | "a nest of thieves" |
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| Related terms: | gang sleeper_nest | |
| 10. | [ noun ] furniture pieces made to fit close together | |
| Related terms: | furniture | |
| Similar spelling: |
newest next negate next_to necktie nejd |
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