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Nest
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
nests
Examples
The sparrow built its nest under the roof using twigs and grass.
02
a place where an insect or any small creature lives or reproduces
03
a kind of gun emplacement
04
furniture pieces made to fit close together
05
a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
06
a cosy or secluded retreat
to nest
01
to build a nest or live in it
Intransitive: to nest somewhere
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
nest
3rd person singular
nests
Present participle
nesting
Past simple
nested
Past participle
nested
Examples
The robins worked tirelessly to nest in the branches of the old oak tree.
02
to fit or place one thing snugly inside another, often in layers or concentric arrangements
Intransitive
Examples
The Russian dolls nested neatly within each other, with the smallest doll tucked inside the larger ones.
03
to search or locate the nests of birds
Intransitive
Examples
The birdwatchers ventured into the forest to nest and study the nesting habits of the rare species.
04
to settle into a comfortable and cozy position
Intransitive: to nest somewhere
Examples
As the storm raged outside, the family gathered around the fireplace, nesting together under blankets for warmth and comfort.
