Definitions for the word, nest

(n.) A collection of boxes, cases, or the like, of graduated size, each put within the one next larger.

(n.) A compact group of pulleys, gears, springs, etc., working together or collectively.

(n.) A snug, comfortable, or cozy residence or situation; a retreat, or place of habitual resort; hence, those who occupy a nest, frequent a haunt, or are associated in the same pursuit; as, a nest of traitors; a nest of bugs.

(n.) An aggregated mass of any ore or mineral, in an isolated state, within a rock.

(n.) Hence: the place in which the eggs of other animals, as insects, turtles, etc., are laid and hatched; a snug place in which young animals are reared.

(n.) The bed or receptacle prepared by a fowl for holding her eggs and for hatching and rearing her young.

(v. i.) To build and occupy a nest.

(v. t.) To put into a nest; to form a nest for.


12 words found in the Scrabble word, nest



Scrabble letter values
A is 1 points
B is 3 points
C is 3 points
D is 2 points
E is 1 points
F is 4 points
G is 2 points
H is 4 points
I is 1 points
J is 8 points
K is 5 points
L is 1 points
M is 3 points
N is 1 points
O is 1 points
P is 3 points
Q is 10 points
R is 1 points
S is 1 points
T is 1 points
U is 1 points
V is 4 points
W is 4 points
X is 8 points
Y is 4 points
Z is 10 points



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