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巣, 鳥の巣
a structure that a bird makes for laying eggs or keeping the hatchlings in
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巣
a place where an insect or any small creature lives or reproduces
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拠点, 武器巣
a kind of gun emplacement
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ネスト家具, 積み重ね可能な家具
furniture pieces made to fit close together
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巣, 細胞
a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
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巣, 隠れ家
a cosy or secluded retreat
to nest
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巣を作る, 巣作りをする
to build a nest or live in it
Intransitive: to nest somewhere
Example
The robins worked tirelessly to nest in the branches of the old oak tree.
The pair of lovebirds meticulously worked together to nest in the hollow of a tree.
The swallows returned in the spring to nest in the eaves of the barn.
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入れ子にする, 重ねる
to fit or place one thing snugly inside another, often in layers or concentric arrangements
Intransitive
Example
The puzzle pieces were carefully crafted to nest together.
The measuring cups were designed to nest.
The Russian dolls nested neatly within each other, with the smallest doll tucked inside the larger ones.
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巣作りする, 巣を探す
to search or locate the nests of birds
Intransitive
Example
During the springtime, many nature enthusiasts enjoy nesting to observe behaviors of various bird species.
Children often enjoy nesting in the park, looking for nests and discovering the eggs and hatchlings within.
The birdwatchers ventured into the forest to nest and study the nesting habits of the rare species.
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寄り添う, くつろぐ
to settle into a comfortable and cozy position
Intransitive: to nest somewhere
Example
After a long day of work, she nested into her favorite armchair with a good book and a cup of tea
The cat curled up on the soft blanket, nesting in the sunbeam streaming through the window.
As the storm raged outside, the family gathered around the fireplace, nesting together under blankets for warmth and comfort.
