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ROOSTING Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word roosting. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word roosting. (close relations)
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settling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a gradual sinking to a lower level

alighting
verbv
adjective satellite

• lighted up by or as by fire or flame

verb

• to come to rest, settle

• come down

nesting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

• a kind of gun emplacement

• a cosy or secluded retreat

• a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality

• furniture pieces made to fit close together

verb

• inhabit a nest, usually after building

• fit together or fit inside

• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

• gather nests

perching
verbv
noun

• support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)

• a linear measure of 16.5 feet

• a square rod of land

• an elevated place serving as a seat

• any of numerous fishes of America and Europe

• spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes

• any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes

verb

• sit, as on a branch

• to come to rest, settle

• cause to perch or sit

resting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• something left after other parts have been taken away

• freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

• a pause for relaxation

• a state of inaction

• euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)

• a support on which things can be put

• a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration

verb

• not move; be in a resting position

• take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

• give a rest to

• have a place in relation to something else

• be at rest

• stay the same; remain in a certain state

• be inherent or innate in

• put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying

• sit, as on a branch

• rest on or as if on a pillow

• be inactive, refrain from acting

collar
nounn
noun

• a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

• (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal

• anything worn or placed about the neck

• a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part

• the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot

• a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it

• necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck

• a figurative restraint

• the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

verb

• take into custody

• seize by the neck or collar

• furnish with a collar

nick
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

• (British slang) a prison

• a small cut

verb

• cut slightly, with a razor

• cut a nick into

• divide or reset the tail muscles of

• mate successfully; of livestock

perch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)

• a linear measure of 16.5 feet

• a square rod of land

• an elevated place serving as a seat

• any of numerous fishes of America and Europe

• spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes

• any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes

verb

• sit, as on a branch

• to come to rest, settle

• cause to perch or sit

pinch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a painful or straitened circumstance

• an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed

• a slight but appreciable amount

• a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

• a small sharp bite or snip

• a squeeze with the fingers

• the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

verb

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• make ridges into by pinching together

• make off with belongings of others

• cut the top off

• irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear

rest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something left after other parts have been taken away

• freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

• a pause for relaxation

• a state of inaction

• euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)

• a support on which things can be put

• a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration

verb

• not move; be in a resting position

• take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

• give a rest to

• have a place in relation to something else

• be at rest

• stay the same; remain in a certain state

• be inherent or innate in

• put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying

• sit, as on a branch

• rest on or as if on a pillow

• be inactive, refrain from acting

bring round
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• cause to adopt an opinion or course of action

• call to mind

knock up
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• make pregnant

Best Hypernyms For ROOSTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for roosting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
nestling perch root settle settling shelter sit perching resting
Phrases (3)
settle downsteady downtake root

Alternatives for SETTLING

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