vi to build and occupy a nest.
2. nest ·vt to put into a nest; to form a nest for.
3. nest ·noun an aggregated mass of any ore or mineral, in an isolated state, within a rock.
4. nest ·noun a compact group of pulleys, gears, springs, ·etc., working together or collectively.
5. nest ·noun a collection of boxes, cases, or the like, of graduated size, each put within the one next larger.
6. nest ·noun the bed or receptacle prepared by a fowl for holding her eggs and for hatching and rearing her young.
7. nest ·noun hence: the place in which the eggs of other animals, as insects, turtles, ·etc., are laid and hatched; a snug place in which young animals are reared.
8. nest ·noun a snug, comfortable, or cozy residence or situation; a retreat, or place of habitual resort; hence, those who occupy a nest, frequent a haunt, or are associated in the same pursuit; as, a nest of traitors; a nest of bugs.