Noun

• S: (n) nest (a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young)
• S: (n) nest (a kind of gun emplacement) "a machine-gun nest"; "a nest of snipers"
• S: (n) nest (a cosy or secluded retreat)
• S: (n) nest (a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality) "a nest of thieves"
• S: (n) nest (furniture pieces made to fit close together)

Verb

• S: (v) nest (inhabit a nest, usually after building) "birds are nesting outside my window every Spring"
• S: (v) nest (fit together or fit inside) "nested bowls"
• S: (v) cuddle, snuggle, nestle, nest, nuzzle, draw close (move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position) "We cuddled against each other to keep warm"; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"
• S: (v) nest (gather nests)