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Nouns
(n)
nest
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
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(n)
nest
a kind of gun emplacement
“a machine-gun nest”
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“a nest of snipers”
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(n)
nest
a cosy or secluded retreat
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(n)
nest
a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
“a nest of thieves”
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(n)
nest
furniture pieces made to fit close together
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Verbs
(v)
nest
inhabit a nest, usually after building
“birds are nesting outside my window every Spring”
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(v)
nest
fit together or fit inside
“nested bowls”
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(v)
cuddle
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snuggle
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nestle
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nest
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nuzzle
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draw close
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
“We cuddled against each other to keep warm”
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“The children snuggled into their sleeping bags”
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(v)
nest
gather nests
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