Overview of noun nest

The noun nest has 5 senses

• nest -- (a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young)


• nest -- (a kind of gun emplacement; "a machine-gun nest"; "a nest of snipers")


• nest -- (a cosy or secluded retreat)


• nest -- (a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality; "a nest of thieves")


• nest -- (furniture pieces made to fit close together)

Overview of verb nest

The verb nest has 4 senses

• nest -- (inhabit a nest, usually after building; "birds are nesting outside my window every Spring")


• nest -- (fit together or fit inside; "nested bowls")


• cuddle, snuggle, nestle, nest, nuzzle, draw close -- (move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags")


• nest -- (gather nests)