noun
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
noun
a kind of gun emplacement
Examples
- 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
Examples
- a nest of thieves
noun
furniture pieces made to fit close together
verb
inhabit a nest, usually after building
Examples
- birds are nesting outside my window every Spring
verb
fit together or fit inside
Examples
- nested bowls
verb
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
Synonyms
Examples
- We cuddled against each other to keep warm
- The children snuggled into their sleeping bags