Word

nest, n.
(nests)
freq. cnt. 15

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
<noun.object> freq. cnt.: 14 freq. cnt.: 14

nest

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

semantic pointers

hypernym

hyponym

beehive, hive bird's nest, bird nest, birdnest drey mouse nest, mouse's nest nidus

a kind of gun emplacement
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

nest

sample sentences

"a machine-gun nest"
"a nest of snipers"

semantic pointers

hypernym

gun emplacement, weapons emplacement

furniture pieces made to fit close together
<noun.artifact>

nest

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

semantic pointers

hypernym

furniture, piece of furniture, article of furniture

a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
<noun.group>

nest

sample sentences

"a nest of thieves"

semantic pointers

domain of synset (topic)

terrorism, act of terrorism, terrorist act

hypernym

gang, pack, ring, mob

hyponym

a cosy or secluded retreat
<noun.location>

nest

semantic pointers

hypernym