NEST

(noun) a kind of gun emplacement
"a machine-gun nest", "a nest of snipers"
(noun) furniture pieces made to fit close together
(noun) a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
"a nest of thieves"
(noun) a cosy or secluded retreat
(noun) a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
(verb) gather nests
(verb) 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"
synonyms : cuddle , draw close , nestle , nuzzle , snuggle
(verb) fit together or fit inside
"nested bowls"
(verb) inhabit a nest, usually after building
"birds are nesting outside my window every Spring"

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