nest

Meanings

• noun

  A structure made of sticks, twigs, or other materials, built by birds or other animals to protect and house their young.

• verb

  To provide with a safe and sheltered place, especially for one's young.

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Pronunciation

1. /nɛst/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nest
rest , quest , nest

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Variants

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nest , nests , nested , nesting , nest egg , nest eggs , bird's-nest fern , bird's-nest ferns , bird's nest soup , crow's nest , crow's nests , empty-nest syndrome , hornet's nest , hornet's nests , love nest , love nests , mare's nest , mare's nests , mares' nests

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Etymology

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Old English 'neste' meaning 'a nest'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest bird's nest ever recorded was built by a pelican in Argentina and measured over 11 feet in diameter and 20 feet high.

2. The ostrich is the only bird that does not build a nest. Instead, it lays its eggs on the ground.

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Related Concepts

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1. birdhouse: A man-made structure designed to provide shelter for birds.

2. nesting: The act of preparing a nest for one's young.

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Culture

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Nests have been used as symbols of home, family, and protection in various cultures throughout history. They have been featured in literature, art, and music, and are often used as metaphors for safety, comfort, and nurturing.

How to Memorize "nest"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bird building a nest with twigs and feathers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nest' with the feeling of safety and protection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'Nurturing Every Young Thing Safely' to memorize the definition of a nest.

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