nest

/nˈɛst/

/ˈnɛst/

Nest

a structure that a bird makes for laying eggs or keeping the hatchlings in

a place where an insect or any small creature lives or reproduces

a kind of gun emplacement

furniture pieces made to fit close together

a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality

a cosy or secluded retreat

to nest

MAIN VERB

to build a nest or live in it

fit together or fit inside

gather nests

move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

synonyms : cuddle

Examples

1. Robins build nests almost anywhere.

2. The seabirds nested on the rocks high above the water.

3. The birds built their nest in the tree.

4. His letter to the papers stirred up a real hornets' nest.