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Meaning of nest in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /nɛst/

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  1. Verb

    nest

    Definitions

    1. inhabit a nest, usually after building

    Examples

    • « birds are nesting outside my window every Spring »
  2. 2. fit together or fit inside

    Examples

    • « nested bowls »
  3. 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. 4. gather nests
  5. 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
  6. 2. a kind of gun emplacement

    Examples

    • « a machine-gun nest »
    • « a nest of snipers »
  7. 3. a cosy or secluded retreat
  8. 4. a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality

    Examples

    • « a nest of thieves »
  9. 5. furniture pieces made to fit close together

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