Synonyms: nest
Definition: a kind of gun emplacement
Usage: a machine-gun nest; a nest of snipers
Similar words: gun emplacement, weapons emplacement
Definition: an emplacement for a gun
Synonyms: nest
Definition: furniture pieces made to fit close together
Similar words: article of furniture, furniture, piece of furniture
Definition: furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
Usage: they had too much furniture for the small apartment; there was only one piece of furniture in the room
Synonyms: nest
Definition: a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
Usage: a nest of thieves
Similar words: gang, ring, mob, pack
Definition: an association of criminals
Usage: police tried to break up the gang; a pack of thieves
Synonyms: nest
Definition: a cosy or secluded retreat
Similar words: retreat
Definition: a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
Synonyms: nest
Definition: a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
Similar words: natural object
Definition: an object occurring naturally; not made by man
Synonyms: nest
Definition: gather nests
Similar words: collect, pull together, garner, gather
Definition: assemble or get together
Usage: gather some stones; pull your thoughts together
Synonyms: snuggle, nuzzle, nest, nestle, cuddle, draw close
Definition: move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
Usage: We cuddled against each other to keep warm; The children snuggled into their sleeping bags
Similar words: cling to, clutch, hold close, hold tight
Definition: hold firmly, usually with one's hands
Usage: She clutched my arm when she got scared
Synonyms: nest
Definition: fit together or fit inside
Usage: nested bowls
Similar words: imbed, implant, plant, embed, engraft
Definition: fix or set securely or deeply
Usage: He planted a knee in the back of his opponent; The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum
Synonyms: nest
Definition: inhabit a nest, usually after building
Usage: birds are nesting outside my window every Spring
Similar words: dwell, live, inhabit, populate
Definition: inhabit or live in; be an inhabitant of
Usage: People lived in Africa millions of years ago; The people inhabited the islands that are now deserted; this kind of fish dwells near the bottom of the ocean; deer are populating the woods