nest

Nouns

• (n) a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
• (n) a kind of gun emplacement
  • a machine-gun nest
  • a nest of snipers
• (n) a cosy or secluded retreat
• (n) a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
  • a nest of thieves
• (n) furniture pieces made to fit close together

Verbs

• (v) inhabit a nest, usually after building
  • birds are nesting outside my window every Spring
• (v) fit together or fit inside
  • nested bowls
• (v) 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
  cuddle, draw close, nestle, nuzzle, snuggle,
• (v) gather nests

Synonyms

Words of close approximity