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nest

/nɛst/ · 4 letters · 4 distinct letters

  1. noun

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

  2. noun

    a kind of gun emplacement

    a machine gun nest

  3. noun

    a cosy or secluded retreat

  4. noun

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

    a nest of thieves

  5. noun

    furniture pieces made to fit close together

  6. verb

    inhabit a nest, usually after building

    birds are nesting outside my window every Spring

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