Nest synonyms

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haunt
A place often visited
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lair
The definition of a lair is a secret, secluded or private place, especially one used by an animal.
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nidus
A central point or focus of infection by bacteria or other pathogens.
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group
(Chemistry) A functional entity consisting of certain atoms whose presence provides a certain property to a molecule, such as the methyl group.
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nidifugous
Leaving the nest a short time after hatching. Used of a bird.
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eyrie
Any high and remote but commanding place.
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home
An institution where people are cared for:
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swarm
A large number of insects or other small organisms, especially when in motion.
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nestle
To lie half-hidden or in shelter.
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nuzzle
To rub or push against gently with or as if with the nose or snout:
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den
A small, localized unit of Cub Scouts
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cradle
A framework of timbers, or iron bars, moving upon ways or rollers, used to support, lift, or carry ships or other vessels, heavy guns, etc., as up an inclined plane, or across a strip of land, or in launching a ship.
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aerie
A Local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
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womb
Any place or part that holds, envelops, generates, etc.
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retreat (related)
The process of receding from a position or of becoming smaller:
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abode
1898, Winston Churchill, chapter 8, The Celebrity:
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aery
Aerie
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brook
A female given name of modern usage; more often spelled Brooke.
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cave
The definition of a cave is a hollow place, particularly one inside the earth.
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fit
A temporary burst of activity
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hive
A crowd of busy, very active people
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resort
A place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment.
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nidificate
(Intransitive) To make or build a nest.
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nidify
(Zoology) To make a nest.
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cuddle
To cradle in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.
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snuggle
To snuggle is to move into a warm position, or to cuddle.
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draw close
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
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roost (related)
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hibernaculum (related)
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nestboxes (related)
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egg laying (related)
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burrow (related)
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nest-boxes (related)
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bluetit (related)
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throstle (related)
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barn-owl (related)
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dreys (related)
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larva (related)
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hibernate (related)
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nidicolous
Living in the nest of another species
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nide
A Polynesian language spoken in Vanuatu.
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nidification
The building of a nest.
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nestbox (related)
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Nest Sentence Examples

  • A bird built a nest in the flower box and it has little baby birds!

  • The tenant of the air, it seemed related to the earth but by an egg hatched some time in the crevice of a crag;--or was its native nest made in the angle of a cloud, woven of the rainbow's trimmings and the sunset sky, and lined with some soft midsummer haze caught up from earth?

  • Within the nest, the leaves are cut into very minute fragments.

  • She makes her nest on the ground.

  • She glanced down at the bird nest in her hand.

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