nest | (noun) a kind of gun emplacement | - |
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(noun) furniture pieces made to fit close together | - |
(noun) a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality | - |
(noun) a cosy or secluded retreat | - |
(noun) a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young | - |
(verb) fit together or fit inside | - |
(verb) gather nests | - |
(verb) move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position | Synonyms: cuddle, draw close, nestle, nuzzle, snuggle |
(verb) inhabit a nest, usually after building | - |
nester | (noun) a bird that has built (or is building) a nest | - |
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(noun) someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it | Synonyms: homesteader, squatter |
nestle | (noun) a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace | Synonyms: cuddle, snuggle |
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(verb) move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position | Synonyms: cuddle, draw close, nest, nuzzle, snuggle |
(verb) position comfortably | Synonyms: snuggle |
(verb) lie in a sheltered position | - |
nestled | (adjective) drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection | Synonyms: snuggled |
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nestling | (noun) young bird not yet fledged | Synonyms: baby bird |
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(noun) a young person of either sex | Synonyms: child, fry, kid, minor, nipper, shaver, small fry, tiddler, tike, tyke, youngster |