nest nest /ˈnɛst/

noun

1. () A structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young  ( nest )
   a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
     The bird meticulously built its nest high up in the tree, a safe haven for its precious eggs.
   The bird meticulously built its nest high up in the tree, a safe haven for its precious eggs.
   
   
2. () A kind of gun emplacement  ( nest )
   a kind of gun emplacement
    A machine-gun nest
   a machine-gun nest
    A nest of snipers
   a nest of snipers
   
3. Furniture pieces made to fit close together  ( nest )
   furniture pieces made to fit close together
    She loved the nest of tables she bought, as they fit together so neatly.
   She loved the nest of tables she bought, as they fit together so neatly.
   
   
4. A gang of people (criminals, spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality  ( nest )
   a gang of people (criminals, spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
    A nest of thieves
   a nest of thieves
   
5. A cosy or secluded retreat  ( nest )
   a cosy or secluded retreat
   

verb

1. () Inhabit a nest, usually after building  ( nest )
   inhabit a nest, usually after building
    Birds are nesting outside my window every Spring
   birds are nesting outside my window every Spring
   
2. () Fit together or fit inside  ( nest )
   fit together or fit inside
    Nested bowls
   nested bowls
   
3. Gather nests  ( nest )
   gather nests
   
4. Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position  ( nest , cosy up [Canadian, British] , draw close , cuddle , nestle , nuzzle , snuggle )
   move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
    We cuddled against each other to keep warm
   We cuddled against each other to keep warm
    The children snuggled into their sleeping bags
   The children snuggled into their sleeping bags