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Definition of nest : 1. A collection of boxes, cases, or the like, of graduated size, each put within the one next larger.
2. A compact group of pulleys, gears, springs, etc., working together or collectively.
3. A snug, comfortable, or cozy residence or situation; a retreat, or place of habitual resort; hence, those who occupy a nest, frequent a haunt, or are associated in the same pursuit; as, a nest of traitors; a nest of bugs.
4. An aggregated mass of any ore or mineral, in an isolated state, within a rock.
5. Hence: the place in which the eggs of other animals, as insects, turtles, etc., are laid and hatched; a snug place in which young animals are reared.
6. The bed or receptacle prepared by a fowl for holding her eggs and for hatching and rearing her young.
7. To build and occupy a nest.
8. To put into a nest; to form a nest for.

Synonyms:

go up, nuzzle, come near, haunt, incubator, snuggle, draw near, nose, retreat, come on, near, aerie, lair, draw close, cradle, womb, cuddle, approach, nestle

coterie, group, flock, detachment, detail, troop, posse, faction, cell, retinue, league, fleet, fellowship, bunch, collection, wing, band, complement, battalion, crowd, force, gang, sect, team, caucus, society, crew, union, coalition, assemblage, outfit, party, pack, host, club, school, circle, regiment, mob, platoon, herd, phalanx, army, set, string, company, fraternity, tribe, covey, junta, drove, body, ring, staff, hive, cadre, aggregation, brigade, division, litter, bevy, troupe, cabal, clique, clan, assembly, squad, colony

Usage examples:

• If he had gone twenty miles farther, he'd have been at the Great Falls; and the Minnetaree Indians had told of those falls, and of an eagle's nest there, though they said nothing about the river to the north. - "The Young Alaskans on the Missouri", Emerson Hough.
• You're safe enough in your nest there, but it's war for me down here. - "The Jungle Book", Rudyard Kipling.
• But it takes her back to the nest. - "A Family Man (From the Fifth Series Plays)", John Galsworthy Last Updated: February 10, 2009.