nest

/nˈɛst/

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Noun
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
Noun
a kind of gun emplacement; "a machine-gun nest"; "a nest of snipers"
Noun
a cosy or secluded retreat
Noun
a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality; "a nest of thieves"
Noun
furniture pieces made to fit close together
Verb
inhabit a nest, usually after building; "birds are nesting outside my window every Spring"
Verb
fit together or fit inside; "nested bowls"
Verb
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"
Verb
gather nests
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