nest Meaning and Definition

1. n. a kind of gun emplacement

2. n. furniture pieces made to fit close together

3. n. a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality

4. n. a cosy or secluded retreat

5. n. a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

6. v. gather nests

7. v. move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

8. v. fit together or fit inside

9. v. inhabit a nest, usually after building