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nest
Definition
(noun) a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
Definition
(noun) a kind of gun emplacement
Example Sentence
a machine-gun nest
a nest of snipers
Definition
(noun) a cosy or secluded retreat
Definition
(noun) a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
Example Sentence
a nest of thieves
Definition
(noun) furniture pieces made to fit close together
Definition
(verb) inhabit a nest, usually after building
Example Sentence
birds are nesting outside my window every Spring
Definition
(verb) fit together or fit inside
Example Sentence
nested bowls
Definition
(verb) move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
Synonyms
:
cuddle
,
draw close
,
nestle
,
nuzzle
,
snuggle
Example Sentence
We cuddled against each other to keep warm
The children snuggled into their sleeping bags
Definition
(verb) gather nests
Word used in video below:
text: Had to be done. It was a nest of vipers.
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