1. (

• nest

) a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young ;

2. (

• nest

) a kind of gun emplacement; "a machine-gun nest"; "a nest of snipers" ;

3. (

• nest

) a cosy or secluded retreat ;

4. (

• nest

) a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality; "a nest of thieves" ;

5. (

• nest ,

) furniture pieces made to fit close together ;

1. (

• nest

) inhabit a nest, usually after building; "birds are nesting outside my window every Spring" ;

2. (

• nest

) fit together or fit inside; "nested bowls" ;

3. (

• cuddle ,
• snuggle ,
• nestle ,
• nest ,
• nuzzle ,
• draw_close

) 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" ;

4. (

• nest ,

) gather nests ;