Nest
Definition of Nest
Pronunciation: nĕst | n. | 1. | The bed or receptacle prepared by a fowl for holding her eggs and for hatching and rearing her young. | | 2. | The place in which the eggs of other animals, as insects, turtles, etc., are laid and hatched; a snug place in which young animals are reared. | | 3. | A snug, comfortable, or cozy residence or situation; a retreat, or place of habitual resort; hence, those who occupy a nest, frequent a haunt, or are associated in the same pursuit; as, a nest of traitors; a nest of bugs. | | 4. | (Geol.) An aggregated mass of any ore or mineral, in an isolated state, within a rock. | | 5. | A collection of boxes, cases, or the like, of graduated size, each put within the one next larger. | | 6. | (Mech.) A compact group of pulleys, gears, springs, etc., working together or collectively. | | v. i. | 1. | To build and occupy a nest. | | v. t. | 1. | To put into a nest; to form a nest for. |
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