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Meaning ofnestin English

nest

us//nɛst//uk//nɛst//

Pluralnests
Past Tensenested
Participle Verbnesting
Third Person Singularnests

Definitions

Noun
1. a bird's structure for eggs and young
2. a shelter for eggs and young; breeding place
  The nest provided a safe haven for the baby birds.
3. a cozy residence or comfortable situation
  The family felt at home in their nest of a cottage.
Verb
1. to build or settle into a nest; rest
  The birds will nest in the branches of the tall tree.
2. to settle into a home; get comfortable
  After moving in, it took her a while to nest in the new apartment.
3. to fit inside another; stack neatly
  The boxes will nest inside each other for easy storage.
4. to place in a cozy position; shelter
  The mother bird will nest her eggs in a warm and safe spot.
5. to fit one thing inside another (and another); layer
  The company designed the containers to nest together for efficient shipping.
6. to search for nests or eggs; hunt
  The hunters will nest for wild duck eggs in the marshy area.

Compounds / Phrases

birdnest birdsnest nestlike nest box nestbox nestbuilding nestful nestfuls nestmate