Definition
Definition of NEST - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: National Employment Savings TrustTECH. UK program to help people save for retirementTECH.
- He joined NEST to save for his future.
- NEST offers automatic enrollment for workers.
- Employers must contribute to NEST for eligible staff.
Origin of NEST
Old English nest (place to build)
Terms with NEST included in their meaning
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ant nest
mound made by ants for living and raising young
nesting
small structure for birds to nest in
entomology
ant responsible for foraging and nest maintenance
insects
mound built by ants as their nest
habitat
structure for solitary bees to nest and breed
insect nest-building
bee that cuts leaves to build nests
birds
shallow nest depression for ground birds
zoology
insect living in another's nest
bird
the high nest of a bird of prey
ornithology
lofty nest of a bird of prey
bird behavior
egg laid by a cuckoo in another bird's nest
squirrel home
squirrel's nest made of twigs in trees
animal home
possum's nest made of twigs and leaves
falconry
young hawk taken from the nest for training in falconry
birds
nest of a bird of prey in high places
nature
lofty nest of a bird of prey
insect
nest or colony of ants
nesting
bird that builds a hanging nest
breeding place
place where herons breed and nest
language nest
early childhood education center focusing on Maori language
zoology
staying in the nest after birth for care
young birds
remaining in the nest after hatching
dependent behavior
bird staying in nest after hatching
bird behavior
leaving the nest shortly after hatching
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- Spanish:NEST, ...
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- Chinese:国家就业储蓄信托, ...
- Japanese:NEST, ...
- Arabic:صُنْدُوق التَّوْفِير لِلتَّقَاعُد فِي المَمْلَكَة المُتَّحِدَة, ...
- Hebrew:קֶרֶן חִסָּכוֹן לְאוּמִּית לִפְרִישָׁה, ...
- Russian:NEST, ...
- Ukrainian:NEST, ...
- Hindi:राष्ट्रीय रोजगार बचत ट्रस्ट, ...
Definition of nest - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
birdstructure built by birds for laying eggs
- The robin built a nest in the tree.
2.
animalplace where animals lay eggs or give birth
- The turtle laid its eggs in a sandy nest.
3.
comfortcozy or secluded place for relaxation
- She found a nest of pillows to read her book.
4.
organizationset of objects designed to fit together
- The Russian dolls were a beautiful nest of figures.
5.
militaryTECH. fortified position for a weaponTECH.
- The soldiers took cover in the machine gun nest.
Images of nest
structure built by birds for laying eggs 
place where animals lay eggs or give birth 
fortified position for a weapon
Expressions with nest
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nest built by an eagle
We spotted an eagle's nest high up in the tree.
nest built by hornets or wasps
We found a hornets' nest in the attic.
structure where wasps live and breed
The gardener found a wasps' nest in the shed.
situation causing anger or controversy
His comment stirred up a hornet's nest in the community..
save money for future use
They worked hard to build a nest egg for retirement.
depart from a physical nest
The young birds leave the nest in spring.
get rich for yourself, often by using your position
He used his job to feather his nest.
enrich oneself at the expense of others
The treasurer feathered his own nest by skimming donations.
savings set aside for retirement
She has a substantial retirement nest egg for her future.
harm one's own group or organization
He soiled the nest by leaking confidential information to the press.
cause a strong reaction
The decision stirred the hornet's nest among the employees.
home where children have moved out
They felt lonely in their empty nest.
leave one's family home to live independently
At 18, she decided to flee the nest and move to the city.
leave parents' home to live independently
After graduation, she decided to fly the nest.
residence for a couple to enjoy together
They moved into their new love nest after the wedding.
sum of money saved for future use
She has a nest egg for her retirement.
group actively opposing authority or change
The activists formed a nest of resistance in the city.
messy, disorganized place
His desk looked like a rat's nest of papers and books..
savings accumulated for retirement
The retirees' nest egg allowed them to travel the world.
cause trouble in one's own group
She fouled her own nest by betraying her colleagues.
group of dangerous or untrustworthy people
The boardroom was a nest of vipers.
structure where birds lay eggs and raise young
The robin built a bird nest in the tree.
structure built by birds to lay eggs
The robin carefully constructed its bird's nest in the tree..
egg placed in a bird's nest
We found an egg in a nest in the garden.
Origin of nest
Old English, nest (place to sit)
Examples of nest in a sentence
The bird returned to its nest at dusk. The snake coiled in its hidden nest. He created a nest in the corner of the room with blankets. The cat curled up in its nest by the window. The boxes were a nest of different sizes. She admired the nest of tables in the showroom.
They spotted an enemy nest on the hill. The nest was well-camouflaged in the terrain.
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- French:nid, havre, ...
- German:Nest, Rückzugsort, ...
- Italian:nido, tana, ...
- Spanish:nido, guarida, ...
- Portuguese:ninho, abrigo, ...
- Chinese:巢, 巢穴, ...
- Japanese:巣, 巣穴, ...
- Arabic:عُشّ, مَجْمُوعَة مُتَدَاخِلَة, ...
- Hebrew:קֵן, פִּינָּה נְעִימָה, ...
- Russian:гнездо, пулемётное гнездо, ...
- Ukrainian:гніздо, лігво, ...
- Hindi:घोंसला, अंडे देने का स्थान, ...
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