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nest

1 nest /ˈnɛst/ noun
plural nests
1 nest
/ˈnɛst/
noun
plural nests
Britannica Dictionary definition of NEST
[count]
: the place where a bird lays its eggs and takes care of its young
: a place where an animal or insect lives and usually lays eggs or takes care of its young see also hornet's nest
: a home where people live
see also love nest
: a group of objects that are made in different sizes that fit inside each other

feather your (own) nest

see 2feather
2 nest /ˈnɛst/ verb
nests; nested; nesting
2 nest
/ˈnɛst/
verb
nests; nested; nesting
Britannica Dictionary definition of NEST
[no object]
: to build or live in a nest
: to fit inside each other

— nester

/ˈnɛstɚ/ noun, plural nesters [count]