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nest

/ˈnɛst/

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noun

plural nests

[count] the place where a bird lays its eggs and takes care of its young

The bird built a nest out of small twigs.

If you look closely, you can see a nest in that tree.

a place where an animal or insect lives and usually lays eggs or takes care of its young

a nest of hornets

a turtle/squirrel nest - see also hornet's nest

a home where people live

They lived in a cozy little nest in the suburbs.

Their children will soon be ready to leave/flee the nest. [=their children will soon be ready to move away from home] - see also love nest

a group of objects that are made in different sizes that fit inside each other

a nest of boxes/tables

feather your (own) nest

xem feather

verb

nests; nested; nesting

[no obj]

to build or live in a nest

Robins nested in the tree.

This area is a nesting ground/place/site for seagulls. [=this is a place where seagulls build nests and raise their young]

She studied the nesting habits of the turtle.

to fit inside each other

The set of four chairs can nest into one stack.

The smaller bowl is designed to nest inside the larger one.

* Các từ tương tự:
nest egg, nestle, nestling