Definitions for nest
Overview of noun nest
The noun nest has 5 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (14) nest
(a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young)
2. (1) nest
(a kind of gun emplacement; "a machine-gun nest"; "a nest of snipers")
3. nest
(a cosy or secluded retreat)
4. nest
(a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality; "a nest of thieves")
5. nest
(furniture pieces made to fit close together)
Overview of verb nest
The verb nest has 4 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (4) nest
(inhabit a nest, usually after building; "birds are nesting outside my window every Spring")
2. (2) nest
(fit together or fit inside; "nested bowls")
3. cuddle, snuggle, nestle, nest, nuzzle, draw close
(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")
4. nest
(gather nests)
