nest
/nɛst/ nom B1En français : nid, chez-soi, chez-moi, refuge
- A structure built by a bird as a place to incubate eggs and rear young.
- A structure built, or site modified, to incubate eggs, rear young, or shelter a colony. · mouse nests, wasp nests, skink nests· Trapdoor spider nests are vertical tubes in the ground, lined with silk.
- A temporary structure or modified site created by an animal for sleeping, resting, or protection from the elements. · Chimpanzees bend and weave fresh tree branches to create a comfortable nest for the night.
- A depression, mound, or localized structure prepared by an aquatic animal for spawning and guarding eggs. · The male stickleback glues together pieces of algae to form a tunnel-like nest to attract a mate.
- A snug, comfortable, or cosy residence or job situation.
- A retreat, or place of habitual resort.
- A hideout for bad people to frequent or haunt; a den. · a nest of thieves· That nightclub is a nest of strange people!
- A home that a child or young adult shares with a parent or guardian. · I am aspiring to leave the nest.
Pluriel nests
Dans la bibliothèque
He smelled around the stuffed man as if he suspected there might be a nest of rats in the straw, and he often growled in an unfriendly way at the Scarecrow.
But I must go now, for my babies are waiting in the nest for me.
A SWALLOW, returning from abroad and especially fond of dwelling with men, built herself a nest in the wall of a Court of Justice and there hatched seven young birds.
A Serpent gliding past the nest from its hole in the wall ate up the young unfledged nestlings.
Autres résultats
Apprenez nest dans de vrais textes
Avec un compte gratuit, survolez n’importe quel mot de la bibliothèque pour voir son sens, écoutez-le lu à voix haute, enregistrez des mots pour des révisions calées sur votre mémoire, et voyez quelle part de chaque livre vous connaissez déjà.