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Definition:

  1. [noun] a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

  2. [noun] a kind of gun emplacement; "a machine-gun nest"; "a nest of snipers"

  3. [noun] a cosy or secluded retreat

  4. [noun] a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality; "a nest of thieves"

  5. [noun] furniture pieces made to fit close together

  6. [verb] inhabit a nest, usually after building; "birds are nesting outside my window every Spring"

  7. [verb] fit together or fit inside; "nested bowls"

  8. [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"
    Synonyms: cuddle, snuggle, le, nuzzle, draw close

  9. [verb] gather nests

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