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nest

noun
  1. a kind of gun emplacement
    “a machine-gun nest”
  2. furniture pieces made to fit close together
  3. a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
    “a nest of thieves”
  4. a cosy or secluded retreat
  5. a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
verb
  1. gather nests
  2. move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
    cuddle
  3. fit together or fit inside
    “nested bowls”
  4. inhabit a nest, usually after building
    “birds are nesting outside my window every Spring”