NEST as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • a kind of gun emplacement
   Usage Example(s)
   • a machine-gun nest
   • a nest of snipers
   Hypernyms(s) nest is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • gun emplacement (what does gun emplacement mean?)
   • weapons emplacement (what does weapons emplacement mean?)
2. Meaning
   • furniture pieces made to fit close together
   Hypernyms(s) nest is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • furniture (what does furniture mean?)
   • piece of furniture (what does piece of furniture mean?)
   • article of furniture (what does article of furniture mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • nest (what does nest mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
   Usage Example(s)
   • a nest of thieves
   Hypernyms(s) nest is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • gang (what does gang mean?)
   • pack (what does pack mean?)
   • ring (what does ring mean?)
   • mob (what does mob mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • sleeper nest (what does sleeper nest mean?)
4. Meaning
   • a cosy or secluded retreat
   Hypernyms(s) nest is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • retreat (what does retreat mean?)
5. Meaning
   • a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
   Hypernyms(s) nest is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • natural object (what does natural object mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • beehive (what does beehive mean?)
   • hive (what does hive mean?)
   • bird’s nest (what does bird’s nest mean?)
   • drey (what does drey mean?)
   • mouse nest (what does mouse nest mean?)
   • mouse’s nest (what does mouse’s nest mean?)
   • nidus (what does nidus mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • nest (what does nest mean?)
   • nest (what does nest mean?)

NEST as VERB

1. Meaning
   • gather nests
   Hypernyms(s) nest is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • gather (what does gather mean?)
   • garner (what does garner mean?)
   • collect (what does collect mean?)
   • pull together (what does pull together mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • nester (what does nester mean?)
   • nest (what does nest mean?)
2. Meaning
   • move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
   Synonym(s)
   • cuddle (what does cuddle mean?)
   • draw close (what does draw close mean?)
   • nestle (what does nestle mean?)
   • nuzzle (what does nuzzle mean?)
   • snuggle (what does snuggle mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • We cuddled against each other to keep warm
   • The children snuggled into their sleeping bags
   Hypernyms(s) nest is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • cling to (what does cling to mean?)
   • hold close (what does hold close mean?)
   • hold tight (what does hold tight mean?)
   • clutch (what does clutch mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • cuddle (what does cuddle mean?)
   • nestle (what does nestle mean?)
   • snuggle (what does snuggle mean?)
   • caressing (what does caressing mean?)
   • cuddling (what does cuddling mean?)
   • fondling (what does fondling mean?)
   • hugging (what does hugging mean?)
   • kissing (what does kissing mean?)
   • necking (what does necking mean?)
   • petting (what does petting mean?)
   • smooching (what does smooching mean?)
   • snuggling (what does snuggling mean?)
   • cuddle (what does cuddle mean?)
   • nestle (what does nestle mean?)
   • snuggle (what does snuggle mean?)
   • cuddle (what does cuddle mean?)
   • nestle (what does nestle mean?)
   • snuggle (what does snuggle mean?)
   • caressing (what does caressing mean?)
   • cuddling (what does cuddling mean?)
   • fondling (what does fondling mean?)
   • hugging (what does hugging mean?)
   • kissing (what does kissing mean?)
   • necking (what does necking mean?)
   • petting (what does petting mean?)
   • smooching (what does smooching mean?)
   • snuggling (what does snuggling mean?)
3. Meaning
   • fit together or fit inside
   Usage Example(s)
   • nested bowls
   Hypernyms(s) nest is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • implant (what does implant mean?)
   • engraft (what does engraft mean?)
   • embed (what does embed mean?)
   • imbed (what does imbed mean?)
   • plant (what does plant mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • nester (what does nester mean?)
   • nest (what does nest mean?)
4. Meaning
   • inhabit a nest, usually after building
   Usage Example(s)
   • birds are nesting outside my window every Spring
   Hypernyms(s) nest is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • inhabit (what does inhabit mean?)
   • occupy (what does occupy mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • nester (what does nester mean?)
   • nest (what does nest mean?)