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Meaning of nest

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  nest
      n 1: a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to
           their young
      2: a kind of gun emplacement; "a machine-gun nest"; "a nest of
         snipers"
      3: a cosy or secluded retreat
      4: a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled
         in one locality; "a nest of thieves"
      5: furniture pieces made to fit close together
      v 1: inhabit a nest, usually after building; "birds are nesting
           outside my window every Spring"
      2: fit together or fit inside; "nested bowls"
      3: 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" [syn: {cuddle}, {snuggle},
         {nestle}, {nest}, {nuzzle}, {draw close}]
      4: gather nests

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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