EGAVE

nest

About 7.84 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun A structure built by a bird as a place to incubate eggs and rear young.
  2. noun Any of various similar structures or sites used by other animals: A structure built, or site modified, to incubate eggs, rear young, or shelter a colony.
    mouse nests, wasp nests, skink nests
  3. noun A structure built, or site modified, to incubate eggs, rear young, or shelter a colony.
    mouse nests, wasp nests, skink nests
  4. noun A temporary structure or modified site created by an animal for sleeping, resting, or protection from the elements.
    Chimpanzees bend and weave fresh tree branches to create a comfortable nest for the night.
  5. noun A depression, mound, or localized structure prepared by an aquatic animal for spawning and guarding eggs.
    The male stickleback glues together pieces of algae to form a tunnel-like nest to attract a mate.
  6. noun A snug, comfortable, or cosy residence or job situation.
  7. noun A retreat, or place of habitual resort.
  8. noun A hideout for bad people to frequent or haunt; a den.
    a nest of thieves

Similar words

roost nestling hen eyrie crow bird coop brood snake vespiary

Often followed by

of in and is on was with egg for

Word family

nested nesting nests

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