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Meaning of nest in English
Pronunciation
/nɛst/
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Verb
nest
Definitions
1.
inhabit a nest, usually after building
Examples
« birds are nesting outside my window every Spring »
2.
fit together or fit inside
Examples
« nested bowls »
3.
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
Examples
« We cuddled against each other to keep warm »
« The children snuggled into their sleeping bags »
4.
gather nests
Noun
nest
Etymology
Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Latin nidus, from the Indo-European bases of nether (meaning ‘down’) and sit
Definitions
1.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
2.
a kind of gun emplacement
Examples
« a machine-gun nest »
« a nest of snipers »
3.
a cosy or secluded retreat
4.
a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
Examples
« a nest of thieves »
5.
furniture pieces made to fit close together