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NESTS Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word nests. (exact relations)
There are 28 hypernyms of the word nests. (close relations)
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burrows
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter

verb

• move through by or as by digging

dens
nounn
noun

• the habitation of wild animals

• a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws

• a unit of 8 to 10 cub scouts

• a room that is comfortable and secluded

holes
nounn
noun

• an opening into or through something

• an opening deliberately made in or through something

• one playing period (from tee to green) on a golf course

• an unoccupied space

• a depression hollowed out of solid matter

• a fault

• informal terms for a difficult situation

• informal terms for the mouth

verb

• hit the ball into the hole

• make holes in

lairs
nounn
noun

• the habitation of wild animals

lodges
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a formal association of people with similar interests

• English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)

• small house at the entrance to the grounds of a country mansion; usually occupied by a gatekeeper or gardener

• a small (rustic) house used as a temporary shelter

• any of various Native American dwellings

• a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

verb

• be a lodger; stay temporarily

• put, fix, force, or implant

• file a formal charge against

• provide housing for

residences
nounn
noun

• any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

• the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president)

• the act of dwelling in a place

• a large and imposing house

roosts
verbv
noun

• a shelter with perches for fowl or other birds

• a perch on which domestic fowl rest or sleep

verb

• sit, as on a branch

• settle down or stay, as if on a roost

shelters
nounn
noun

• a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

• protective covering that provides protection from the weather

• the condition of being protected

• a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings

• temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons

verb

• provide shelter for

• invest (money) so that it is not taxable

cuddle
verbv
noun

• a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

verb

• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

• hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth

nestle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

verb

• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

• lie in a sheltered position

• position comfortably

nuzzle
verbv
verb

• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

• rub noses

• dig out with the snout

snuggle
verbv
noun

• a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

verb

• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

• position comfortably

draw close
verbv
verb

• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

• move towards

• pull towards oneself

Best Hypernyms For NESTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for nests, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
clutch collect dwell embed engraft furniture gang garner gather imbed implant inhabit live mob pack plant populate retreat ring
Phrases (9)
article of furniturecling togun emplacementhold closehold tightnatural objectpiece of furniturepull togetherweapons emplacement

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