Search Result:nest
KK Pronunciation
〔 nєst 〕
Pronunciation
〔 nest 〕
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)