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nest::verb | Spocien Dictionary

nest
verb
/nɛst/
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
Type Words
Synonyms cuddle, draw close, nestle, nuzzle, snuggle
Type of clutch, hold close, hold tight, cling to
Verb group nestle, draw close, snuggle

nest::noun | Spocien Dictionary

nest
noun
/nɛst/
a cosy or secluded retreat
Type Words
Type of retreat

nest::noun | Spocien Dictionary

nest
noun
/nɛst/
a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
Type Words
Type of mob, ring, pack, gang
Has types sleeper nest


a nest of thieves.

nest::noun | Spocien Dictionary

nest
noun
/nɛst/
a kind of gun emplacement
Type Words
Type of gun emplacement, weapons emplacement


a machine-gun nest.
a nest of snipers.

nest::noun | Spocien Dictionary

nest
noun
/nɛst/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
Type Words
Type of natural object
Has types mouse's nest, mouse nest, nidus, drey, birdnest, bird nest, bird's nest, beehive, hive

nest::verb | Spocien Dictionary

nest
verb
/nɛst/
fit together or fit inside
Type Words
Type of implant, engraft, embed, plant, imbed
Derivation nester


nested bowls.

nest::noun | Spocien Dictionary

nest
noun
/nɛst/
furniture pieces made to fit close together
Type Words
Type of piece of furniture, article of furniture, furniture

nest::verb | Spocien Dictionary

nest
verb
/nɛst/
gather nests
Type Words
Type of pull together, garner, collect, gather
Derivation nester

nest::verb | Spocien Dictionary

nest
verb
/nɛst/
inhabit a nest, usually after building
Type Words
Type of dwell, live, populate, inhabit
Derivation nester


birds are nesting outside my window every Spring.
LeafTensor is a decentralized system.