nest

1. A structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young (synset 109392066)
   is a type of: natural object - an object occurring naturally; not made by man
   subtypes:

   • beehive, hive - a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree
   • bird nest, bird's nest, birdnest - nest where birds lay their eggs and hatch their young
   • drey - the nest of a squirrel
   • mouse nest, mouse's nest - where mice bear and raise their young
   • nidus - a nest in which spiders or insects deposit their eggs
2. A kind of gun emplacement (synset 103824757)
   "a machine-gun nest"; "a nest of snipers"
   is a type of: gun emplacement, weapons emplacement - an emplacement for a gun
3. A cosy or secluded retreat (synset 108661304)
   is a type of: retreat - a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
4. A gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality (synset 108261267)
   "a nest of thieves"
   referred to in: act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
   is a type of: gang, mob, pack, ring - an association of criminals
   subtypes: sleeper nest - a nest of sleepers awaiting a prearranged signal
5. Furniture pieces made to fit close together (synset 103824876)
   is a type of: article of furniture, furniture, piece of furniture - furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

1. Inhabit a nest, usually after building (synset 202661042)
   "birds are nesting outside my window every Spring"
   is a type of: dwell, inhabit, live, populate - be an inhabitant of or reside in
2. Fit together or fit inside (synset 201532554)
   "nested bowls"
   is a type of: embed, engraft, imbed, implant, plant - fix or set securely or deeply
3. Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position (synset 201427599)
   "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"
   is a type of: cling to, clutch, hold close, hold tight - hold firmly, usually with one's hands
   same as: cuddle, draw close, nestle, nuzzle, snuggle
   verb group:

   • nestle, snuggle - position comfortably
   • draw close - pull towards oneself
4. Gather nests (synset 201386047)
   is a type of: collect, garner, gather, pull together - assemble or get together

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