nests Synonyms
nests Meaning
nests
a receptacle resembling a bird's nest, a group of objects made to fit one within another, to form a hierarchy, series, or sequence of with each member, element, or set contained in or containing the next, to build or occupy a nest, a place or specially modified structure serving as an abode of animals and especially of their immature stages, the occupants or frequenters of a nest, to form a nest for, den, hangout, to build or live in a nest, to pack compactly together, a group of similar things, to fit compactly together or within one another, an isolated collection or clump of cells in tissue of a different structure, the home or shelter of an animal (as a squirrel or chimpanzee), hotbed sense 2, den sense 2, hangout, a group of objects made to fit close together or one within another, a place or structure where eggs are laid and hatched or young are raised, a place of rest, retreat, or lodging, a bed or receptacle prepared by an animal and especially a bird for its eggs and young, the occupants of a nest, an emplaced group of weapons
nests Sentence Examples
- Birds build intricate nests in the branches of tall trees.
- The cozy nests of rabbits are often hidden in burrows underground.
- Wasps construct impressive aerial nests made of papery material.
- Ants live in elaborate underground nests called colonies.
- Termites create massive nests composed of soil and wood particles.
- The communal nests of honeybees are a testament to their social structure.
- Birds of prey often nest in high cliffs or rocky ledges.
- Sea turtles dig nests in the sand for laying their eggs.
- Hummingbirds construct tiny nests made of spider webs and lichen.
- The nests of some insects, such as hornets, can be incredibly aggressive if disturbed.
FAQs About the word nests
a receptacle resembling a bird's nest, a group of objects made to fit one within another, to form a hierarchy, series, or sequence of with each member, element,
hotbeds, bases, nidi, nurseries, hothouses, breeding grounds, seedbeds, seminaries, niduses,centers
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Birds build intricate nests in the branches of tall trees.
The cozy nests of rabbits are often hidden in burrows underground.
Wasps construct impressive aerial nests made of papery material.
Ants live in elaborate underground nests called colonies.
