nest
1. nest \'nest\ n [ME, fr. OE; akin to OHG nest nest L nidus] 1a: a bed or
receptacle prepared by a bird for its eggs and young 1b: a place where
eggs are laid and hatched 1c: a receptacle resembling a bird's nest 2a: a
place of rest, retreat, or lodging 2b: DEN, HANGOUT 3: the occupants or
frequenters of a nest 4a: a group of similar things; AGGREGATION 4b:
HOTBED 5: a group of objects made to fit close together or one within
another
2. nest vi 1: to form a nest for 2: to fit compactly together