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)